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Lees Summit (MO) Climate by Month

Lees Summit 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 Lees Summit is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a chilly 4°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -7°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Lees Summit has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1093 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The seasons in Lees Summit, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives high rainfall, with an average of 154 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 24 mm over 6 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 Lees Summit, 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 per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kansas City, the United States of America (24 KM, 15 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kansas City, the United States of America (24 KM, 15 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Lees Summit in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Lees Summit?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Lees Summit?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lees Summit?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lees Summit?
    May tops the wettest month list with 154 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lees Summit?
    January is the driest month with 24 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lees Summit?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 330 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Lees Summit (MO)

    Sun   Dec 15
    14°C | 1°C
    S 22 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    12°C | 4°C
    NW 22 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    12°C | 0°C
    SE 18 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain