Kansas City, KS weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Kansas City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Kansas City.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kansas City
What is the weather usually like in Kansas City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 38.1 inprecipitation per year · 969 mm
- 11.0 insnowfall per year · 28 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Kansas City: May and August to October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KANSAS CITY DOWNTOWN AP, MO US (USW00013988), adjusted for the elevation of Kansas City.
Kansas City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Kansas City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 48 min |
| March | 7:28 AM | 7:27 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 17 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| June | 5:50 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| July | 6:04 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:59 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:41 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Kansas City?
Kansas City has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 38.1 inches (969 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Kansas City is May and August to October. At 869 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Kansas City
What is the hottest month in Kansas City?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Kansas City?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Kansas City?
About 38.1 inches (969 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Kansas City?
Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Kansas City?
May and August to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Kansas City have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Kansas City in November?
Highs average 54°F and lows 36°F, with about 1.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Kansas City?
Around 7:01 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:06 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Kansas City weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Kansas City.
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