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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Kansas City, Missouri, United States in December

In an average December, Kansas City sees a daily high around 40°F and a low around 24°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high40°F
Typical high range27°F to 54°F
Average low24°F
Typical low range10°F to 34°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 73°F 2001-12-05
Lowest -6°F 1983-12-24

Low

Highest 58°F 1998-12-03
Lowest -21°F 1983-12-25

Feels-like

Highest 58°F 1998-12-03
Lowest -47°F 1983-12-25

Humidity

Highest 14.0 g/m³ 1998-12-03
Lowest 0.6 g/m³ 1983-12-24

Wind

Highest 39 mph 2021-12-15
Lowest 4 mph 1986-12-16

Precip

Wettest 4.43 in 1982
Driest 0.10 in 1996

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