Kansas City in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kansas City in december 2026
The weather in Kansas City in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 62.3cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
20%
19%
7%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
22%
20%
5%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
22%
18%
4%
Weather at 3am
34°F
48%
18%
17%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kansas City in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kansas City in december.
The climate of Kansas City in december is very bad
the weather in Kansas City in december is quite dry (with 1.8in of precipitation over 2 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is quite more than very fresh in that locality the month of december. Do not forget to cover yourself! The high seasonal norm is 45°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Kansas City is 38°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Kansas City in the month of december with a maximum record of 77°F in 2021 and a minimum record of -5°F in 2016. You can expect to have about 18 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 58% of the month.
Day length in Kansas City in december is 09:26. Sunrise is at 07:31 and sets at 16:57.
December: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in december, there are destinations with better weather than Kansas City:
In december, Miami (Florida) has perfect weather.
Furthermore, Hawaii (Honolulu), Houston, Myrtle Beach, Phoenix (Arizona), Carolina Beach and Dauphin Island (Alabama) have good weather.
Finally, California, Louisiana, Atlanta, Dallas, Austin and Big Bend National Park (Texas) have a tolerable climate, but better than Kansas City.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kansas City in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -5°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 18 day(s) (58%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 62.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.19km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:31 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 16:57 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:26 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kansas City in december 2025:
25°F to 31°F
25°F to 41°F
29°F to 36°F
18°F to 31°F
23°F to 40°F
25°F to 32°F
29°F to 38°F
29°F to 38°F
31°F to 45°F
38°F to 45°F
34°F to 52°F
34°F to 45°F
31°F to 38°F
14°F to 29°F
23°F to 45°F
29°F to 45°F
27°F to 45°F
41°F to 54°F
29°F to 43°F
31°F to 43°F
31°F to 43°F
34°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
41°F to 47°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 50°F
43°F to 56°F
47°F to 65°F
20°F to 32°F
20°F to 38°F
31°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in december
Cities near Kansas City:
| Missouri in december | very bad weather |
| Des Moines in december | very bad weather |
| Kansas in december | very bad weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in december | very bad weather |
| Illinois in december | very bad weather |
| Oklahoma in december | very bad weather |
| Arkansas in december | very bad weather |
| Sioux Falls in december | very bad weather |
| Memphis in december | bad weather |
| Minneapolis (Minnesota) in december | very bad weather |
| Chicago in december | very bad weather |
| Wisconsin in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Kansas City
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Weather data for Kansas City in december:
Weather data for Kansas City for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kansas City. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kansas City can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kansas City.