December weather in Columbia, SC
The average temperature in Columbia in December is 47.7°F (36.5°F–58.9°F). Average precipitation: 4.11 inches.
December is a winter month in Columbia, and is cooler than the annual average of 63.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 44m. For travel, December is cool.
Avg High
58.9°F
Avg Low
36.5°F
Precipitation
4.11 in
Daylight
9h 44m
December records in Columbia
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 79.0°F (1991) | 18.0°F (1964) | 1.26 in (1974) |
| December 2 | 79.0°F (1991) | 18.0°F (1964) | 1.00 in (1996) |
| December 3 | 77.0°F (1991) | 21.9°F (1979) | 1.30 in (2009) |
| December 4 | 75.9°F (1991) | 18.0°F (1979) | 2.29 in (1983) |
| December 5 | 78.1°F (1978) | 18.0°F (1989) | 1.17 in (1984) |
| December 6 | 77.0°F (2001) | 21.9°F (1969) | 1.17 in (1983) |
| December 7 | 80.1°F (2013) | 17.1°F (1984) | 1.25 in (1976) |
| December 8 | 78.1°F (2001) | 18.0°F (2010) | 1.35 in (1989) |
| December 9 | 80.1°F (1978) | 21.0°F (1968) | 1.50 in (2009) |
| December 10 | 79.0°F (1978) | 19.9°F (1981) | 0.60 in (1988) |
| December 11 | 80.1°F (2007) | 16.0°F (1977) | 2.00 in (2008) |
| December 12 | 80.1°F (2007) | 8.1°F (1958) | 2.35 in (1976) |
| December 13 | 78.1°F (2007) | 3.9°F (1962) | 1.10 in (2012) |
| December 14 | 78.1°F (2007) | 17.1°F (1962) | 1.08 in (1972) |
| December 15 | 75.0°F (1984) | 16.0°F (2025) | 1.68 in (1981) |
| December 16 | 77.0°F (1971) | 16.0°F (1958) | 2.30 in (2007) |
| December 17 | 80.1°F (1971) | 18.0°F (1963) | 1.55 in (1970) |
| December 18 | 75.0°F (1984) | 16.0°F (2025) | 1.63 in (1959) |
| December 19 | 78.1°F (1984) | 12.9°F (1975) | 1.75 in (2009) |
| December 20 | 77.0°F (1984) | 14.0°F (1963) | 1.01 in (1974) |
| December 21 | 77.0°F (1967) | 16.0°F (1996) | 1.40 in (2017) |
| December 22 | 79.0°F (2013) | 15.1°F (1960) | 2.50 in (2015) |
| December 23 | 78.1°F (2013) | 12.0°F (1989) | 3.70 in (1994) |
| December 24 | 78.1°F (1990) | 12.0°F (1989) | 2.10 in (2014) |
| December 25 | 77.0°F (2025) | 8.1°F (1983) | 2.00 in (1981) |
| December 26 | 78.1°F (2015) | 8.1°F (1983) | 2.25 in (2009) |
| December 27 | 75.9°F (1964) | 14.0°F (1985) | 1.28 in (1964) |
| December 28 | 75.9°F (2015) | 21.9°F (1995) | 2.00 in (1958) |
| December 29 | 78.1°F (2015) | 19.9°F (1961) | 1.90 in (2013) |
| December 30 | 75.9°F (1984) | 19.0°F (1961) | 1.70 in (1964) |
| December 31 | 79.0°F (1984) | 15.1°F (1983) | 1.30 in (2007) |