What is the weather like in Chicago vs Kansas City in December?

In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Kansas City averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 26 mm.

Chicago vs Kansas City in December

Kansas City is the better pick in December — 61 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kansas City is cold, dry, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Chicago vs Kansas City — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Chicago	🇺🇸 Kansas City
Comfort score	46/100 (F)	61/100 (C)
Feels-like high	0°C	4°C
Avg high / low	4° / -3°	8° / -2°
Rainfall	48 mm	26 mm
Rainy days	6	3
Humidity	73%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	37	34

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Chicago vs Kansas City in December — FAQ

Is December better in Chicago or Kansas City?: Kansas City is the better pick in December — 61 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kansas City is cold, dry, clean air, while Chicago is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chicago vs Kansas City in December?: In December, Chicago averages 4°C high / -3°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Kansas City averages 8°C high / -2°C low with about 26 mm.