Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Setting in of December comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in November to a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). In Columbus, the average nighttime temperature during December is a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C).Humidity
In Columbus, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.Rainfall
In Columbus, during December, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.6 days and collects up to 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Columbus, in December, during 3.1 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Columbus, there are 17.3 snowfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Columbus, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 4:54 pm. On the last day of December, in Columbus, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 5:03 pm CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December in Columbus is 5.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Columbus are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in December
Columbus, MO
- Average high temperature in December: 41.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 28.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in December
Columbus, MO
- Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Columbus, MO
- Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in December
Columbus, MO
- Average humidity in December: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in December
Columbus, MO
- Average rainfall in December: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in December
Columbus, MO
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in December
Columbus, MO
- Average snowfall in December: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Columbus, MO
- Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 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, MO
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in December
Columbus, MO
- Average sunshine days in December: 22 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.4 days).
Average UV index in December
Columbus, MO
- Average UV index in December: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in December
Columbus, MO
- Average cloud cover in December: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in December
Columbus, MO
- 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).
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