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

Weather in Wichita, Kansas, United States in December

In an average December, Wichita sees a daily high around 45°F and a low around 26°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high45°F
Typical high range32°F to 58°F
Average low26°F
Typical low range16°F to 35°F
Average daily precipitation0.00 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 77°F 2021-12-15
Lowest 3°F 1983-12-24

Low

Highest 57°F 1984-12-28
Lowest -14°F 1989-12-22

Feels-like

Highest 57°F 1984-12-28
Lowest -38°F 1989-12-22

Humidity

Highest 13.2 g/m³ 1984-12-28
Lowest 0.6 g/m³ 1989-12-22

Wind

Highest 40 mph 2021-12-15
Lowest 3 mph 2015-12-30

Precip

Wettest 4.01 in 1984
Driest 0.02 in 2025

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