December weather in Wathena, KS
The average temperature in Wathena in December is 31.1°F (21.1°F–41.1°F). Average precipitation: 1.25 inches.
December is a winter month in Wathena, and is cooler than the annual average of 53.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 6 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 12m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
41.1°F
Avg Low
21.1°F
Precipitation
1.25 in
Daylight
9h 12m
December records in Wathena
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 69.1°F (1970) | 11.1°F (2020) | 1.27 in (2018) |
| December 2 | 72.0°F (2021) | 3.9°F (2025) | 1.23 in (1953) |
| December 3 | 72.0°F (2012) | 10.0°F (1966) | 1.16 in (2011) |
| December 4 | 70.0°F (2001) | 8.1°F (1964) | 1.47 in (1973) |
| December 5 | 71.1°F (2001) | -2.9°F (1964) | 0.36 in (2004) |
| December 6 | 66.9°F (1963) | -4.0°F (1950) | 0.77 in (1998) |
| December 7 | 66.9°F (2023) | -0.8°F (2013) | 2.16 in (1980) |
| December 8 | 60.1°F (2023) | -9.9°F (2005) | 0.39 in (1951) |
| December 9 | 66.0°F (2020) | -15.0°F (2005) | 0.93 in (2003) |
| December 10 | 66.0°F (2020) | -6.0°F (1972) | 0.76 in (2007) |
| December 11 | 70.0°F (1965) | -15.0°F (1972) | 1.56 in (2007) |
| December 12 | 66.0°F (1968) | -4.0°F (1963) | 0.22 in (2001) |
| December 13 | 63.0°F (1948) | -0.9°F (1972) | 1.51 in (2015) |
| December 14 | 66.0°F (2021) | -4.0°F (1963) | 0.65 in (1971) |
| December 15 | 73.0°F (2021) | -5.1°F (1951) | 0.59 in (1971) |
| December 16 | 64.9°F (1977) | -2.0°F (1972) | 0.44 in (1970) |
| December 17 | 61.0°F (2002) | -6.0°F (2008) | 0.24 in (1967) |
| December 18 | 64.0°F (1976) | -10.8°F (2016) | 1.32 in (1968) |
| December 19 | 61.0°F (1966) | -7.8°F (2016) | 0.35 in (1952) |
| December 20 | 60.1°F (1967) | -2.9°F (1996) | 1.15 in (2006) |
| December 21 | 59.0°F (1965) | -9.9°F (1963) | 0.50 in (1949) |
| December 22 | 63.0°F (1979) | -11.9°F (1963) | 0.48 in (2023) |
| December 23 | 63.0°F (1964) | -13.0°F (1963) | 0.48 in (2009) |
| December 24 | 69.1°F (2021) | -9.8°F (2013) | 1.14 in (2023) |
| December 25 | 64.9°F (2019) | -13.0°F (1948) | 0.57 in (1997) |
| December 26 | 64.9°F (2008) | -11.0°F (1948) | 0.74 in (2018) |
| December 27 | 63.0°F (2008) | -7.1°F (2000) | 0.82 in (2008) |
| December 28 | 57.0°F (2002) | 1.9°F (2000) | 1.22 in (2019) |
| December 29 | 66.0°F (2022) | -2.9°F (1966) | 1.10 in (2020) |
| December 30 | 70.0°F (2004) | -8.0°F (1976) | 0.67 in (1972) |
| December 31 | 64.0°F (1965) | -9.9°F (1976) | 0.51 in (1949) |