December weather in Columbia, NC
The average temperature in Columbia in December is 46.4°F (36.4°F–56.5°F). Average precipitation: 4.24 inches.
December is a winter month in Columbia, and is cooler than the annual average of 60.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 9h 34m. For travel, December is cool.
Avg High
56.5°F
Avg Low
36.4°F
Precipitation
4.24 in
Daylight
9h 34m
December records in Columbia
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 73.9°F (2020) | 25.0°F (2024) | 0.80 in (2008) |
| December 2 | 70.0°F (2016) | 28.0°F (2011) | 0.84 in (2018) |
| December 3 | 73.0°F (2023) | 24.1°F (2024) | 0.97 in (2025) |
| December 4 | 75.0°F (2023) | 21.9°F (2024) | 0.16 in (2022) |
| December 5 | 75.9°F (2021) | 24.1°F (2024) | 0.56 in (2016) |
| December 6 | 70.0°F (2011) | 24.1°F (2010) | 0.61 in (2025) |
| December 7 | 75.9°F (2013) | 18.0°F (2024) | 0.67 in (2014) |
| December 8 | 79.0°F (2011) | 16.0°F (2010) | 1.38 in (2015) |
| December 9 | 66.9°F (2024) | 19.9°F (2010) | 2.29 in (2017) |
| December 10 | 73.0°F (2023) | 19.0°F (2010) | 1.50 in (2018) |
| December 11 | 75.9°F (2019) | 21.0°F (2010) | 1.12 in (2023) |
| December 12 | 78.1°F (2008) | 24.1°F (2016) | 1.40 in (2008) |
| December 13 | 75.0°F (2015) | 21.0°F (2008) | 1.16 in (2012) |
| December 14 | 73.9°F (2015) | 21.0°F (2010) | 0.73 in (2019) |
| December 15 | 75.9°F (2015) | 16.0°F (2010) | 0.87 in (2018) |
| December 16 | 72.0°F (2021) | 16.0°F (2010) | 0.98 in (2022) |
| December 17 | 73.9°F (2021) | 23.0°F (2016) | 1.17 in (2020) |
| December 18 | 73.9°F (2015) | 24.1°F (2010) | 2.51 in (2023) |
| December 19 | 75.9°F (2016) | 24.1°F (2011) | 1.13 in (2025) |
| December 20 | 72.0°F (2025) | 25.0°F (2011) | 0.67 in (2021) |
| December 21 | 70.0°F (2012) | 24.1°F (2010) | 0.96 in (2018) |
| December 22 | 75.0°F (2013) | 24.1°F (2010) | 0.20 in (2014) |
| December 23 | 78.1°F (2013) | 19.0°F (2008) | 1.52 in (2022) |
| December 24 | 75.0°F (2015) | 17.1°F (2022) | 3.19 in (2015) |
| December 25 | 78.1°F (2015) | 16.0°F (2022) | 1.72 in (2020) |
| December 26 | 80.1°F (2015) | 19.0°F (2022) | 0.60 in (2013) |
| December 27 | 77.0°F (2015) | 19.0°F (2022) | 2.00 in (2010) |
| December 28 | 77.0°F (2015) | 21.0°F (2022) | 2.27 in (2023) |
| December 29 | 73.9°F (2008) | 21.0°F (2010) | 0.45 in (2018) |
| December 30 | 78.1°F (2015) | 21.0°F (2010) | 0.58 in (2021) |
| December 31 | 73.0°F (2019) | 21.9°F (2010) | 0.78 in (2015) |