Kansas City weather in December
Kansas City in December averages 1°C (33°F) and 40 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Kansas City, December is the second coldest and the third driest.
- Average temp
- 1°C (33°F)
-4–6°C · 24–42°F
- Rainfall
- 40 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 17 km/h
What is Kansas City like in December?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Kansas City in December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -4°C (24°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Kansas City is 5.9°C cooler than November and 10 mm drier than it, which averages 7°C (44°F).
December in Kansas City is 2.3°C warmer than January and 10 mm wetter than it, which averages -2°C (29°F).
Daylight in Kansas City in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 9 hours 26 minutes in Kansas City, rising about 07:30 and setting about 16:56 local time.
No month in Kansas City has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Kansas City
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Kansas City
What to read before you book.
Kansas City weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C / 29°F | 29 mm |
| February | 1°C / 34°F | 36 mm |
| March | 7°C / 45°F | 57 mm |
| April | 13°C / 55°F | 102 mm |
| May | 18°C / 65°F | 137 mm |
| June | 24°C / 74°F | 134 mm |
| July | 26°C / 78°F | 114 mm |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 106 mm |
| September | 20°C / 69°F | 102 mm |
| October | 14°C / 56°F | 80 mm |
| November | 7°C / 44°F | 50 mm |
| December | 1°C / 33°F | 40 mm |
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FAQs about Kansas City in December
December climate averages for Kansas City, 1991–2020.
Kansas City averages 1°C (33°F) in December, ranging from about -4°C (24°F) at night to 6°C (42°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 40 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages 1°C (33°F) against -2°C (29°F) in January — 2.3°C warmer.
December is 5.9°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 26 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Kansas City.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 07:30 and sunset about 16:56 local time. Both shift across the month.
