Kansas City, Missouri Climate by Month
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Hot summers and cold winters, with rain spread through the year.
The climate in Kansas City is one of hot summers and cold winters, with rain spread through the year. Afternoon highs range from 40°F (4°C) in January to 91°F (33°C) in July, and January nights average 21°F (-6°C). About 39 in (986 mm) of rain falls in a typical year, with no clear rainy season.
- Warmest month
- 91°F(33°C)
- Average high, July
- Coldest nights
- 21°F(-6°C)
- Average low, January
- Rain per year
- 39 in(986 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 65%
- Sunniest: July
Best and worst months in Kansas City
Best for weatherThe most comfortable weather comes in May and October, with highs around 74°F (23°C) and about 4.3 in (110 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; January is the coldest, with highs of only 40°F (4°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in October.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Kansas City weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 40°F(4°C) | 21°F(-6°C) | 1.1 in(29 mm) | 70% | 1.9 |
| FebFebruary | 46°F(8°C) | 25°F(-4°C) | 1.4 in(36 mm) | 71% | 2.8 |
| MarMarch | 57°F(14°C) | 35°F(2°C) | 2.5 in(63 mm) | 57% | 3.9 |
| AprApril | 68°F(20°C) | 45°F(7°C) | 4.0 in(101 mm) | 58% | 4.7 |
| MayMayBest | 78°F(25°C) | 56°F(14°C) | 5.7 in(144 mm) | 62% | 5.6 |
| JunJune | 87°F(30°C) | 66°F(19°C) | 4.9 in(125 mm) | 65% | 6.1 |
| JulJuly | 91°F(33°C) | 70°F(21°C) | 4.4 in(111 mm) | 65% | 6.2 |
| AugAugust | 90°F(32°C) | 68°F(20°C) | 3.7 in(94 mm) | 66% | 5.6 |
| SepSeptember | 82°F(28°C) | 58°F(15°C) | 4.3 in(108 mm) | 64% | 4.8 |
| OctOctoberBest | 70°F(21°C) | 47°F(8°C) | 3.0 in(75 mm) | 60% | 3.3 |
| NovNovember | 55°F(13°C) | 35°F(1°C) | 2.2 in(57 mm) | 70% | 2.2 |
| DecDecember | 44°F(7°C) | 25°F(-4°C) | 1.7 in(43 mm) | 75% | 1.8 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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