Columbus (OH)
December
Weather in Columbus, Ohio for December 2025
Your guide to Columbus weather in December - trends and predictions
Columbus typically experiences moderate snowfall in December, with an average of 7 snowy days.
According to Columbus snow forecast for December 2025, 6 snowy days are expected at the beginning of December. The first snowfall for December is expected in Tuesday, December 2.The forecast for the first days of December 2025 in Columbus predicts temperatures to be around 1 °F, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Columbus at the beginning of December is -0.4 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 7 °F by the end of December.
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11
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18 km/h
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73 %
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Columbus Weather December
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Temperatures trend during December in Columbus
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December weather in Columbus day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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| Dec. 1 |  Overcast | -1° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 2 |  Heavy snow | -1° /-5° | 1.6 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| Dec. 3 |  Partly cloudy | -2° /-8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 4 |  Moderate snow | -1° /-3° | 0.5 mm | 0.4 cm | |
| Dec. 5 | Moderate snow | 1° /-2° | 0.9 mm | 0.7 cm | |
| Dec. 6 |  Patchy rain possible | 2° /1° | 2.2 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| Dec. 7 |  Light snow | -1° /-4° | 1.3 mm | 1 cm | |
| Dec. 8 | Moderate snow | -1° /-5° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Dec. 9 | Partly cloudy | 4° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 10 |  Moderate rain | 10° /2° | 5.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 11 |  Light freezing rain | 9° /1° | 5.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 12 |  Sunny | 7° /0° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 13 | Overcast | 6° /-1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 14 | Overcast | 6° /-1° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 15 | Overcast | 8° /2° | 18.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 16 |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 8° /2° | 16.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| Dec. 17 | Overcast | 5° /1° | 3.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 18 | Partly cloudy | 5° /-2° | 13.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Dec. 19 | Overcast | 2° /-2° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 20 | Patchy rain possible | 5° /-1° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 21 | Overcast | 4° /-2° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 22 | Overcast | 4° /-2° | 1 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 23 | Patchy rain possible | 6° /-4° | 2.8 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| Dec. 24 |  Moderate or heavy snow showers | 5° /-3° | 4.9 mm | 1.4 cm | |
| Dec. 25 | Light freezing rain | 4° /-2° | 6.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 26 | Overcast | 5° /-2° | 0.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 27 | Overcast | 7° /-1° | 5.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 28 | Overcast | 8° /2° | 2.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 29 | Overcast | 8° /1° | 16.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| Dec. 30 | Overcast | 9° /3° | 3.6 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| Dec. 31 | Overcast | 8° /2° | 2.8 mm | 0.2 cm | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Columbus in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Columbus forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Columbus in December - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Columbus during December?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 6° and colder nights, dipping below 0°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Columbus during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 160.5 mm is expected in Columbus during December, occurring over more than 13 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
Will it snow in Columbus in December 2025?
Columbus experiences an average snowfall of 5.0875 cm during December, occurring over 7 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Columbus during December?
The average wind speed in Columbus during December is 18 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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On average, Columbus sees 7 snowy days during December, with approximately 5.1 cm of total snowfall.
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Typically, Columbus has 13 rainy days in December with a total of 160.5 mm of rainfall.
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