December weather forecastColumbus, MI
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Columbus, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.7°F (1.5°C) and 26.2°F (-3.2°C).Temperature
Columbus in December experiences a subtle temperature decline, with average high-temperatures reducing from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in November to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C). The temperature in Columbus during December experiences a small drop from daytime peaks, recording an average of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) at night.Humidity
In Columbus, the average relative humidity in December is 82%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout December, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Columbus, Michigan, there are 138 rainfall days, and 17.8" (452mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Columbus, Michigan, in December, snow falls for 11.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 55.4 snowfall days, and 10.55" (268mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Columbus, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in Columbus, sunrise is at 7:42 am and sunset at 4:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:01 am and sunset at 5:06 pm EST.
Sunshine
In Columbus, the average sunshine in December is 3.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Columbus are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 1 in December leads to these recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Columbus, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 26.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in December
Columbus, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Columbus, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in December
Columbus, MI
- Average humidity in December: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).
Average rainfall in December
Columbus, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").
Average rainfall days in December
Columbus, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Columbus, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 1.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Columbus, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Columbus, MI
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in December
Columbus, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 13.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.3 days).
Average UV index in December
Columbus, MI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Columbus, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 65
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in December
Columbus, MI
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
