December weather in Emporia, KS
The average temperature in Emporia in December is 32.5°F (22.4°F–42.5°F). Average precipitation: 1.36 inches.
December is a winter month in Emporia, and is cooler than the annual average of 53.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 5 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 20m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
42.5°F
Avg Low
22.4°F
Precipitation
1.36 in
Daylight
9h 20m
December records in Emporia
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 71.1°F (1995) | 3.0°F (1985) | 1.25 in (2006) |
| December 2 | 69.1°F (1998) | 0.0°F (1985) | 0.14 in (1986) |
| December 3 | 73.9°F (2021) | 5.0°F (1985) | 1.33 in (2003) |
| December 4 | 72.0°F (2012) | 12.0°F (1985) | 0.66 in (2011) |
| December 5 | 69.1°F (2001) | 12.0°F (1985) | 1.65 in (1999) |
| December 6 | 71.1°F (2001) | 3.9°F (1984) | 0.44 in (2004) |
| December 7 | 62.1°F (1988) | 5.0°F (1984) | 0.92 in (1998) |
| December 8 | 66.9°F (1991) | -6.0°F (2005) | 0.51 in (1997) |
| December 9 | 63.0°F (2008) | -7.1°F (2005) | 1.07 in (1999) |
| December 10 | 72.0°F (2020) | -2.0°F (2005) | 0.24 in (2003) |
| December 11 | 68.0°F (2021) | 3.0°F (2009) | 1.15 in (2007) |
| December 12 | 68.0°F (2015) | 0.0°F (2000) | 0.69 in (2007) |
| December 13 | 62.1°F (2015) | -2.0°F (1985) | 0.72 in (1992) |
| December 14 | 62.1°F (1996) | -0.9°F (1985) | 1.75 in (1992) |
| December 15 | 66.0°F (2021) | -15.0°F (1989) | 0.60 in (1984) |
| December 16 | 75.0°F (2021) | -15.0°F (1989) | 0.84 in (1984) |
| December 17 | 64.0°F (2013) | -13.0°F (1989) | 0.35 in (1990) |
| December 18 | 61.0°F (2002) | -8.0°F (2016) | 0.80 in (2016) |
| December 19 | 66.9°F (2013) | -13.0°F (1983) | 0.43 in (1995) |
| December 20 | 60.1°F (2013) | -14.1°F (1983) | 1.78 in (2011) |
| December 21 | 59.0°F (2023) | -5.1°F (1989) | 0.75 in (2006) |
| December 22 | 59.0°F (2020) | -22.0°F (1989) | 0.47 in (1997) |
| December 23 | 64.9°F (2025) | -22.0°F (1989) | 0.47 in (2003) |
| December 24 | 59.0°F (2021) | -17.0°F (1989) | 1.07 in (1997) |
| December 25 | 72.0°F (2021) | -9.9°F (1983) | 1.20 in (2023) |
| December 26 | 73.0°F (2025) | 3.0°F (2022) | 0.32 in (1988) |
| December 27 | 71.1°F (2025) | 1.0°F (1983) | 1.20 in (2008) |
| December 28 | 73.9°F (2025) | 1.9°F (2017) | 0.20 in (2007) |
| December 29 | 72.0°F (1984) | -6.0°F (1983) | 1.90 in (2019) |
| December 30 | 66.9°F (1999) | -6.0°F (1990) | 1.13 in (2020) |
| December 31 | 68.0°F (2004) | -6.0°F (1990) | 0.20 in (2006) |