Weather in December in Kansas
Planning a journey to Kansas this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Kansas in December?
Kansas 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 in Marysville to 8°C in Coffeyville. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Coffeyville and -8°C in Marysville.To explore the conditions in Kansas 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 to moderate snow/rainfall in Fort Scott with 69 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 166 hours of sunlight expected in Wichita. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a more detailed look at Kansas's conditions throughout the year, check out our Kansas climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Kansas's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Kansas?
Wichita
In December Wichita generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Topeka
In December Topeka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lawrence
In December Lawrence generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Olathe
In December Olathe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kansas City
In December Kansas City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kansas, in the United States of America.
Is December the best time to visit Kansas?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Kansas due to the typically poor weather in Wichita.
On average, the best time to visit Kansas is in April, September and October with generally perfect weather in Wichita. In contrast, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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