Columbus · December
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 44°F, low 29°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 75% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
44° / 29°F
Humidity
75%
Rain days
14/mo
Wind
11 mph
What December feels like in Columbus
Sunrise
08:46
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:09
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Columbus in December
The kit for December in Columbus: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
-7° avg high
+3 rain days
Columbus in November →
December
44°F avg high
14 rain days
Best: midday
vs January
+7° avg high
-1 rain days
Columbus in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Columbus in December?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Columbus in December?+
Average high 44°F, average low 29°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Columbus?+
Compared to November (avg high 51°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 37°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Columbus in December?+
Expect about 14 measurable rain days in December, on average.