Kansas City weather in December (Missouri, United States of America)

Curious about the December weather in Kansas City? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Kansas City generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 6°C, while nights can cool down to about -4°C.

Kansas City in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of snow/rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 147 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kansas City. May, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kansas City climate page with graphs.

 

Kansas City, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 70%  

Sunshine 147 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 49%  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kansas City in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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