Weather in Kansas City
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Kansas City enjoys each of the four seasons. Early spring is often a period of frequent and rapid fluctuations, with the last frost generally in early April. Summer is characterized by warm, sometimes humid days and mild nights. Fall is usually mild, often with a temporary return to summer-like days. The first freeze usually occurs in late October, and winters are not usually severely cold, but can be windy. Periods of unseasonable weather are common in both winter and summer.
January is the coldest month, with average high temperatures near 38 degrees (Fahrenheit). July is the hottest, with average high temperatures near 89 degrees (Fahrenheit). Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 24 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, rarely dipping below 7 or above 99 degrees.
Kansas City weather overview
Annual high temperature in °F: |
64.3 |
Annual low temperature in °F: |
42.5 |
Average temperature: |
53.4 |
Average annual precipitation – rainfall: |
34.14 inches |
Days per year with precipitation – rainfall: |
100 days |
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Weather averages by month
|
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Average high in °F: |
38 |
41 |
53 |
65 |
74 |
83 |
Average low in °F: |
18 |
20 |
29 |
40 |
50 |
60 |
Average precipitation in inch: |
1.42 |
1.26 |
2.48 |
3.54 |
4.57 |
4.57 |
Days with precipitation: |
7 |
7 |
9 |
11 |
12 |
11 |
Hours of sunshine |
146 |
160 |
214 |
237 |
254 |
300 |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Average high in °F: |
89 |
87 |
80 |
68 |
53 |
41 |
Average low in °F: |
66 |
65 |
58 |
47 |
34 |
23 |
Average precipitation in inch: |
3.19 |
3.78 |
3.27 |
2.87 |
1.81 |
1.54 |
Days with precipitation: |
8 |
8 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
6 |
Hours of sunshine |
322 |
288 |
252 |
229 |
171 |
140 |