Dodge City in December

5.9out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cold: highs around 8°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.

8°CAvg high
-4°CAvg low
4Rainy days (28 mm)
9:24 hDaylight
07:54Sunrise · 17:18 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 8°C
  • Some rain: about 4 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -4°C

What to wear and pack

  • A warm jacket
  • Gloves for freezing mornings
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.1 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

7° -5° J 10° -3° F 16° 1° M 21° 6° A 25° 12° M 31° 18° J 33° 20° J 32° 19° A 28° 15° S 22° 8° O 14° 1° N 8° -4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 7°C-5°C17 mm 3– – 5.9
February 10°C-3°C23 mm 4– – 6.3
March 16°C1°C42 mm 6– – 7.2
April 21°C6°C56 mm 7– – 7.9
May 25°C12°C86 mm 10– – 7.8
June 31°C18°C84 mm 10– – 7.3
July 33°C20°C60 mm 8– – 6.8
August 32°C19°C67 mm 9– – 7.1
September 28°C15°C39 mm 6– – 8.3
October 22°C8°C53 mm 6– – 8.3
November 14°C1°C22 mm 4– – 7.2
December 8°C-4°C28 mm 4– – 5.9

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Dodge City in December?

Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about -4°C.

When is the best time to visit Dodge City?

The best months are September, October, April, May.