Overland Park, KS Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Overland Park, KS gets 37.7 in of precipitation a year over about 100 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 88°F) and January the coldest (average low 22°F).

Overland Park climate at a glance

Humid continental climate

Overland Park, KS has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 40°F in January to 88°F in July. May is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 71°F.

How much rain does Overland Park get?

Overland Park gets 37.7 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 100 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 60% of the US.

May is the wettest month, with 5.4 in. January is the driest, with 1.1 in. May has the most rainy days, about 12.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 37 days, to January 7, 2026.

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Overland Park weather by month

Overland Park weather in January

In January, Overland Park averages a high of 40°F and a low of 22°F. It gets 1.1 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 39% of daylight hours. The January record high is 74°F (2015) and the record low is -10°F (1997).

Overland Park weather in February

In February, Overland Park averages a high of 44°F and a low of 25°F. It gets 1.4 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The February record high is 79°F (2017) and the record low is -13°F (2021).

Overland Park weather in March

In March, Overland Park averages a high of 56°F and a low of 35°F. It gets 2.3 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 44% of daylight hours. The March record high is 92°F (2026) and the record low is -3°F (2014).

Overland Park weather in April

In April, Overland Park averages a high of 66°F and a low of 45°F. It gets 3.9 in of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The April record high is 92°F (2012) and the record low is 17°F (2018). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Overland Park weather in May

In May, Overland Park averages a high of 74°F and a low of 55°F. It gets 5.4 in of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. The sun is out about 39% of daylight hours. The May record high is 94°F (1998) and the record low is 32°F (2013).

Overland Park weather in June

In June, Overland Park averages a high of 84°F and a low of 65°F. It gets 5.2 in of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The June record high is 103°F (2012) and the record low is 46°F (2001).

Overland Park weather in July

In July, Overland Park averages a high of 88°F and a low of 69°F. It gets 4.2 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The July record high is 107°F (2012) and the record low is 51°F (1997).

Overland Park weather in August

In August, Overland Park averages a high of 87°F and a low of 67°F. It gets 4.4 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The August record high is 110°F (2011) and the record low is 51°F (2015).

Overland Park weather in September

In September, Overland Park averages a high of 79°F and a low of 59°F. It gets 3.5 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. The September record high is 105°F (2000) and the record low is 38°F (2014). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Overland Park weather in October

In October, Overland Park averages a high of 67°F and a low of 47°F. It gets 3.0 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The October record high is 93°F (2006) and the record low is 23°F (2019). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Overland Park weather in November

In November, Overland Park averages a high of 54°F and a low of 35°F. It gets 2.0 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The November record high is 81°F (2006) and the record low is 7°F (2019).

Overland Park weather in December

In December, Overland Park averages a high of 43°F and a low of 25°F. It gets 1.4 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. The December record high is 74°F (2021) and the record low is -8°F (2016).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Overland Park

September is the sunniest month in Overland Park, with sunshine about 67% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest, at 39%. Over the year the sun shines about 52% of daylight hours. Overland Park is sunnier than 66% of the US.

Humidity peaks in January at 70% and is lowest in April at 56%.

Wind averages 9 mph over the year, and April is the windiest month at 11 mph.

Overland Park has about 34 days a year above 90°F. Overland Park is hotter than 56% of the US.

Thunderstorms occur on about 55 days a year.

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First and last freeze in Overland Park

The first fall freeze in Overland Park typically comes around October 27, and the last spring freeze around April 8. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 202 days.

Overland Park weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Overland Park station is 110°F, on August 2, 2011. The coldest is -13°F, on February 16, 2021.

The wettest day on record brought 4.6 in of rain, on September 13, 1998.

38 all-time records have been set at the station since 1996.

The best time to visit Overland Park

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 71°F.

Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 42°F and lows near 24°F.

Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 65°F and lows near 45°F.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 67°F.

Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 67°F and lows near 47°F.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysWindHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January1.1 in59 mph70%39%74°-10°
February1.4 in610 mph62%51%79°-13°
March2.3 in910 mph61%44%92°-3°
April3.9 in1111 mph56%51%92°17°
May5.4 in129 mph67%39%94°32°
June5.2 in118 mph65%51%103°46°
July4.2 in97 mph69%50%107°51°
August4.4 in97 mph69%60%110°51°
September3.5 in88 mph64%67%105°38°
October3.0 in98 mph60%62%93°23°
November2.0 in69 mph64%57%81°
December1.4 in59 mph68%47%74°-8°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Overland Park climate questions

How much rain does Overland Park get?

Overland Park gets 37.7 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 100 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Overland Park?

May is the wettest month in Overland Park, with 5.4 in. January is the driest, with 1.1 in.

How many rainy days does Overland Park have a year?

Overland Park has about 100 days with measurable rain in an average year. May has the most, about 12.

What is the hottest month in Overland Park?

July is the warmest month in Overland Park, with an average high of 88°F.

What is the coldest month in Overland Park?

January is the coldest month in Overland Park, with an average low of 22°F.

What is the record high temperature in Overland Park?

The record high at the Overland Park station is 110°F, set on August 2, 2011. The record low is -13°F, on February 16, 2021.

What is the sunniest month in Overland Park?

September is the sunniest month in Overland Park, with sunshine about 67% of daylight hours. January is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Overland Park?

The first fall freeze in Overland Park typically comes around October 27. The last spring freeze is around April 8.

What is the best time to visit Overland Park?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April and September to October, when daytime highs sit near 71°F.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station OLATHE JOHNSON CO EXECUTIVE AP (16 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station OLATHE JOHNSON CO EXECUTIVE AP.