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Kansas Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kansas, the United States of America in December.

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Planning a journey to Kansas, the United States of America this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Kansas in December

Kansas, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in Kansas generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During December, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Marysville to 8°C (46°F) in Coffeyville. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C (27°F) in Coffeyville and -8°C (18°F) in Marysville.

To explore the conditions in Kansas, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Goodland with an average of 17 mm (0.7 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Fort Scott with 69 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Wichita, you can expect around 166 hours of sunlight in December, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore Kansas by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kansas — and find the best time to visit. (based on Wichita)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March15°C (59°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September28°C (82°F) October22°C (72°F) November15°C (59°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit Kansas →

Best Places to Visit in Kansas in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kansas.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kansas

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Kansas, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Kansas (December)

Precipitation variation in Kansas (December)

Wichita

In December Wichita generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
166 hours
192 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Wichita →

Topeka

In December Topeka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
151 hours
176 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Topeka →

Lawrence

In December Lawrence generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
151 hours
176 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Lawrence →

Olathe

In December Olathe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
147 hours
181 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Olathe →

Kansas City

In December Kansas City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
146 hours
181 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kansas City →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kansas, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kansas in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wichita 7°C (45°F) -4°C (25°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Topeka 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Lawrence 6°C (43°F) -5°C (23°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Olathe 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Kansas City 5°C (41°F) -5°C (23°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Lenexa 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

Kansas weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kansas, the United States of America in December?

In December, Kansas, the United States of America generally has poor weather conditions. Wichita sees daytime temperatures near 7°C (45°F), with nights cooling to roughly -4°C (25°F).

What is the average temperature in Kansas, the United States of America in December?

In Wichita, the average daytime high in December is 7°C (45°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -4°C (25°F).

Does Kansas, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kansas, the United States of America during December, with Wichita averaging close to 38 mm (1.5 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Kansas, the United States of America?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Kansas, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Wichita.

On average, the best time to visit Kansas, the United States of America is in April, September and October with generally perfect weather in Wichita. In contrast, February, July, August and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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