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Kansas City (MO) Climate by Month

Kansas City experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Kansas City is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 5°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -6°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Kansas City has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1112 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Kansas City, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives high rainfall, with an average of 150 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 21 mm over 5 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Kansas City, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.9 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Kansas City in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Kansas City?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Kansas City?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kansas City?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kansas City?
    May tops the wettest month list with 150 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kansas City?
    January is the driest month with 21 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kansas City?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 330 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Kansas City (MO)

    Fri   Nov 22
    8°C | -2°C
    W 7 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    14°C | 1°C
    SE 11 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    18°C | 8°C
    SW 18 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain