Kansas City, MO Weather
Kansas City hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 96°F (35°C) is about 8°F (4°C) above the typical July high of 88°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Kansas City weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Kansas City looks sunny, with a high of 92° and an overnight low of 73°. Rain is unlikely (5% chance). Winds top out near 12 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Kansas City 14-day forecast
About the weather in Kansas City
Located in Missouri, United States, Kansas City experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Afternoon temperatures peak near 88°F (31°C) in July and dip to about 40°F (4°C) in January, with around 44.9 inches (1140 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Kansas City weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 88°F (31°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 40°F (4°C)
- Record high: 102°F (39°C) · Record low: -18°F (-28°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (15 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (12.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 10 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 88°F (31°C) and overnight lows stay near 71°F (22°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 40°F (4°C) and lows around 23°F (-5°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 102°F (39°C) and dropped as low as -18°F (-28°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.4 inches (162 mm) of rain over 15 days, while February is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.2 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 10 days in a typical year, mostly from November through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Kansas City is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 66°F (19°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 35 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Kansas City is hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 69°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Kansas City is mild, with daytime highs averaging 68°F (20°C) and nights around 51°F (10°C); expect showers on roughly 22 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Kansas City is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 43°F (6°C) and nights around 26°F (-3°C); expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season, plus around 7 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Kansas City by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 23° | 8 | 1.9 in | 6.1 h/day | 69% |
| February | 44° | 25° | 6 | 1.5 in | 7.9 h/day | 64% |
| March | 56° | 37° | 9 | 3.4 in | 7.9 h/day | 66% |
| April | 65° | 45° | 11 | 4.3 in | 9.5 h/day | 63% |
| May | 75° | 57° | 15 | 6.4 in | 9.6 h/day | 71% |
| June | 86° | 67° | 11 | 5.3 in | 12.2 h/day | 68% |
| July | 88° | 71° | 11 | 5.3 in | 11.8 h/day | 71% |
| August | 86° | 69° | 11 | 5.3 in | 11.2 h/day | 71% |
| September | 82° | 64° | 7 | 3.0 in | 10.5 h/day | 68% |
| October | 68° | 50° | 8 | 3.9 in | 8.4 h/day | 64% |
| November | 54° | 38° | 7 | 2.7 in | 7.2 h/day | 69% |
| December | 45° | 29° | 6 | 1.9 in | 6.4 h/day | 70% |