Kansas City, KS Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Kansas City, KS?
Kansas City, KS gets 38.1 in of precipitation a year over about 86 rainy days, and about 11.0 in of snow a season. July is the warmest month (average high 90°F) and January the coldest (average low 23°F).
Station: KANSAS CITY DWTN AP, 4 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Humid continental climate
Kansas City, KS has hot summers and chilly winters. Daytime highs range from about 40°F in January to 90°F in July. June is usually the wettest month, and snow falls in winter. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and October, when daytime highs sit near 70°F.
Season
Months
Avg low
Avg high
Winter
Dec–Feb
25°
43°
Spring
Mar–May
47°
66°
Summer
Jun–Aug
70°
88°
Autumn
Sep–Nov
49°
68°
How much rain does Kansas City get?
Kansas City gets 38.1 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 86 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 52% of the US.
June is the wettest month, with 5.3 in. January is the driest, with 1.0 in. May has the most rainy days, about 11.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 43 days, to December 27, 2021.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Kansas City got 42.8 in of rain, against a normal of 38.1 in for those months. April 2026 had the most, with 11.1 in.
Monthly rainfall, September 2025 to August 2026, in inches. The dash on each month marks its 1991–2020 normal.
Yes. Kansas City gets about 11.0 in of snow in an average season, measured at the reporting station.
The snowiest winter on record is 2010–11, with 30.3 in.
The most recent measurable snow at the station fell on March 16, 2026.
From September 2025 to August 2026 the station measured 10.2 in of snow, against a normal of 11.0 in for those months. January 2026 had the most, with 5.2 in.
Monthly snowfall at KANSAS CITY INTL AP, September 2025 to August 2026, in inches. The dash on each month marks its 1991–2020 normal.
In January, Kansas City averages a high of 40°F and a low of 23°F. It gets 1.0 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 76°F (2013) and the record low is -14°F (1982).
Kansas City weather in February
In February, Kansas City averages a high of 45°F and a low of 27°F. It gets 1.5 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 83°F (1972) and the record low is -12°F (1982).
Kansas City weather in March
In March, Kansas City averages a high of 57°F and a low of 36°F. It gets 2.1 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 95°F (2026) and the record low is -3°F (2014).
Kansas City weather in April
In April, Kansas City averages a high of 67°F and a low of 47°F. It gets 3.9 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 94°F (2012) and the record low is 20°F (2018). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Kansas City weather in May
In May, Kansas City averages a high of 76°F and a low of 57°F. It gets 5.1 in of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 96°F (1998) and the record low is 33°F (2005). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Kansas City weather in June
In June, Kansas City averages a high of 86°F and a low of 67°F. It gets 5.3 in of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 108°F (1980) and the record low is 46°F (1982).
Kansas City weather in July
In July, Kansas City averages a high of 90°F and a low of 72°F. It gets 4.4 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 109°F (1980) and the record low is 52°F (1972).
Kansas City weather in August
In August, Kansas City averages a high of 88°F and a low of 70°F. It gets 4.7 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 110°F (1984) and the record low is 48°F (1986).
Kansas City weather in September
In September, Kansas City averages a high of 80°F and a low of 61°F. It gets 3.8 in of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 106°F (2000) and the record low is 34°F (1989).
Kansas City weather in October
In October, Kansas City averages a high of 68°F and a low of 49°F. It gets 3.2 in of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 94°F (2006) and the record low is 21°F (1972). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Kansas City weather in November
In November, Kansas City averages a high of 55°F and a low of 37°F. It gets 1.8 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 82°F (1980) and the record low is 7°F (1991).
Kansas City weather in December
In December, Kansas City averages a high of 44°F and a low of 27°F. It gets 1.3 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 75°F (2021) and the record low is -19°F (1989).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Kansas City
September is the sunniest month in Kansas City, with estimated sunshine of 67% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest, at 39%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 52% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Kansas City is sunnier than 66% of the US.
Humidity peaks in January at 70% and is lowest in April at 56%.
Wind averages 8 mph over the year, and April is the windiest month at 10 mph.
Kansas City has about 48 days a year above 90°F. Kansas City is hotter than 68% of the US.
The first fall freeze in Kansas City typically comes around October 30, and the last spring freeze around April 4. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 209 days.
Kansas City weather records
These records cover KANSAS CITY DWTN AP during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Kansas City station is 110°F, on August 29, 1984. The coldest is -19°F, on December 22, 1989.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 6.5 in of precipitation, on July 26, 1998.
45 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Kansas City
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and October, when daytime highs sit near 70°F.
Winter (December–February) is chilly, with average highs around 43°F and lows near 25°F. Snow is possible.
Spring (March–May) is mild, with average highs around 66°F and lows near 47°F.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 88°F and lows near 70°F.
Autumn (September–November) is mild, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 49°F.
Kansas City climate questions
How much rain does Kansas City get?
Kansas City gets 38.1 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 86 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Kansas City?
June is the wettest month in Kansas City, with 5.3 in. January is the driest, with 1.0 in.
How many rainy days does Kansas City have a year?
Kansas City has about 86 days with measurable rain in an average year. May has the most, about 11.
Does it snow in Kansas City?
Yes. Kansas City gets about 11.0 in of snow in an average season. The snowiest winter on record is 2010–11, with 30.3 in.
What is the hottest month in Kansas City?
July is the warmest month in Kansas City, with an average high of 90°F.
What is the coldest month in Kansas City?
January is the coldest month in Kansas City, with an average low of 23°F.
What is the record high temperature in Kansas City?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Kansas City station is 110°F, set on August 29, 1984. The record low is -19°F, on December 22, 1989.
What is the sunniest month in Kansas City?
September is the sunniest month in Kansas City, with estimated sunshine of 67% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. January is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Kansas City?
The first fall freeze in Kansas City typically comes around October 30. The last spring freeze is around April 4.
What is the best time to visit Kansas City?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and October, when daytime highs sit near 70°F.
