The climate of Kansas City
The current climate in Kansas City features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Kansas City, Kansas.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Kansas City in recent years was 39°C in June 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -19°C in February 2021.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Kansas City gets 1249 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 14 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Kansas City?
The best time to visit Kansas City for mild to warm weather is March, April and September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Kansas City.
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Climate Table of Kansas City
The climate table of Kansas City shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 21 | 14 | 8 |
Temp. min (°C) | -4 | -4 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 11 | 3 | -1 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 31 | 21 | 48 | 64 | 242 | 182 | 203 | 167 | 58 | 172 | 30 | 31 |
Snow (cm) | 4,6 | 4,8 | 1,5 | 0,4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 1,8 | 0,4 |
UV Index | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Kansas City, Kansas. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Kansas City
Yearly Temperature in Kansas City
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Kansas City, Kansas. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kansas City
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kansas City
Average Snowfall per Month in Kansas City
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kansas City
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Kansas City, Kansas. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Kansas City
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Average weather in Kansas City by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kansas City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.