December weather in Hays, KS
The average temperature in Hays in December is 34.4°F (22.2°F–46.5°F). Average precipitation: 0.76 inches. Average snowfall is 3.2 inches.
December is a winter month in Hays, and is cooler than the annual average of 55.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24.3°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 3 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 17m. For travel, December is cool.
Avg High
46.5°F
Avg Low
22.2°F
Precipitation
0.76 in
Snow
3.2 in
December records in Hays
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 69.1°F (2013) | 15.1°F (2022) | 0.24 in (2007) |
| December 2 | 72.0°F (2021) | 12.9°F (1984) | 0.09 in (1962) |
| December 3 | 82.0°F (2021) | 14.0°F (1972) | 0.86 in (1953) |
| December 4 | 69.1°F (2017) | 10.9°F (1972) | 0.42 in (2011) |
| December 5 | 66.0°F (1989) | 5.0°F (1984) | 0.20 in (2014) |
| December 6 | 71.1°F (1989) | -7.1°F (1972) | 0.19 in (1969) |
| December 7 | 75.0°F (2023) | -4.0°F (1972) | 0.80 in (1994) |
| December 8 | 66.9°F (2024) | 6.1°F (2013) | 0.10 in (2007) |
| December 9 | 69.1°F (2015) | 7.0°F (1972) | 0.33 in (2009) |
| December 10 | 73.0°F (2015) | 5.0°F (2013) | 0.54 in (1960) |
| December 11 | 68.0°F (2017) | 7.0°F (1972) | 0.32 in (2007) |
| December 12 | 62.1°F (2017) | 6.1°F (1989) | 0.69 in (1991) |
| December 13 | 64.0°F (1993) | -7.1°F (1972) | 0.72 in (2022) |
| December 14 | 63.0°F (2017) | -4.0°F (1972) | 1.35 in (2015) |
| December 15 | 60.1°F (2021) | -9.9°F (1989) | 1.71 in (2023) |
| December 16 | 73.0°F (2021) | 0.0°F (1972) | 0.16 in (1967) |
| December 17 | 66.9°F (2013) | 0.0°F (1972) | 0.20 in (1965) |
| December 18 | 61.0°F (2023) | -16.1°F (2016) | 0.25 in (2014) |
| December 19 | 64.9°F (2013) | -16.1°F (2016) | 0.85 in (2006) |
| December 20 | 64.0°F (2024) | -2.9°F (2016) | 0.70 in (2011) |
| December 21 | 59.0°F (2020) | -9.0°F (1989) | 0.30 in (1968) |
| December 22 | 63.0°F (2020) | -18.9°F (1989) | 0.25 in (2007) |
| December 23 | 64.9°F (1972) | -9.9°F (1989) | 0.72 in (1991) |
| December 24 | 60.1°F (2021) | 1.9°F (2022) | 0.32 in (1997) |
| December 25 | 66.9°F (2021) | 8.1°F (1970) | 0.12 in (1997) |
| December 26 | 64.9°F (2020) | 10.0°F (2012) | 0.59 in (1966) |
| December 27 | 72.0°F (2021) | 6.1°F (2017) | 0.50 in (1966) |
| December 28 | 68.0°F (1984) | 10.9°F (2017) | 1.83 in (2019) |
| December 29 | 64.0°F (2013) | 14.0°F (1993) | 1.16 in (2006) |
| December 30 | 63.0°F (2024) | 7.0°F (1969) | 0.60 in (1971) |
| December 31 | 60.1°F (1970) | 3.9°F (2017) | 0.15 in (2010) |