Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Kansas City with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Kansas City in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Kansas City with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 30°C, with nights close to 24°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Kansas City will be around 30°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 166 mm of precipitation, spread over 26 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
With an average precipitation chance of 85% this month, rainy days are almost inevitable.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Kansas City. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Kansas City in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
166 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
26 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Kansas City?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Kansas City. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Kansas City runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Kansas City in December
With 39°C, Kansas City hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 19°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Kansas City
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Kansas City, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Kansas City
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Kansas City, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 26 days of rain in Kansas City.
Daily UV Index in December in Kansas City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Kansas City, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Kansas City Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Kansas City, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Kansas City Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Kansas City, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Kansas City
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Kansas City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Kansas City by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kansas City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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