Kansas City, Missouri Weather
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Kansas City weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 5Thunderstorm26%0.01″92°70°—
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast17%—93°71°+1°
- SundayJun 7Showers84%—79°67°-14°
- MondayJun 8Thunderstorm57%—88°68°+9°
- TuesdayJun 9Thunderstorm28%—91°75°+3°
- WednesdayJun 10Partly Cloudy——91°76°0°
- ThursdayJun 11Mostly Clear——90°75°-1°
AQI 44 (Good), driven by PM2.5. AQI down 8 over the last 6 hours (steady decline since this morning). PM2.5 at 10.5 µg/m³, PM10 at 10.9 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 33. Overcast through the UV peak window (cloud cover ~99%) — afternoon ozone should stay flat.
- Present
- AQI 33
- UV peak
- 3.3 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 7
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 10.5 µg/m³, PM10 at 10.9 µg/m³ — typical background levels with no transport signature.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.96
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- background
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 5:17 AM
- Moonset
- 3:28 PM
- In sign
- ♒︎ Aquarius
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Kansas City at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 74°F — typical for the season
- Last frost: April 11 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 5, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Kansas City
SPC has placed Kansas City in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.
- TODAYMRGLMarginal Risk
- TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Isolated severe storms possible. Limited threat for hail or damaging wind.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Kansas City's peak heat with average temperatures around 81°F, while January delivers the year's coldest conditions at roughly 31°F. Precipitation follows its own seasonal pattern, with June receiving the most rainfall at 5.3 inches and January seeing the least at 1.0 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 1.0″ | 2 |
| February | 36° | 1.5″ | 3 |
| March | 46° | 2.1″ | 5 |
| April | 57° | 3.9″ | 7 |
| May | 67° | 5.1″ | 8 |
| June | 77° | 5.3″ | 8 |
| July | 81° | 4.4″ | 6 |
| August | 79° | 4.7″ | 6 |
| September | 71° | 3.8″ | 6 |
| October | 58° | 3.2″ | 5 |
| November | 45° | 1.8″ | 3 |
| December | 35° | 1.3″ | 3 |
Regional context
Kansas City falls within the humid subtropical climate region, sharing comparable temperature ranges, seasonal weather patterns, and growing conditions with other cities in this climate zone.
Similar climates: St. Louis, MO, Springfield, MO, Columbia, MO, Independence, MO, Lee's Summit, MO.
Naturalist notes
By late May, American Robin fledglings typically leave their nests across Kansas City's parks and neighborhoods.
Eastern Redbud trees complete their flowering cycle by early May, with heart-shaped leaves fully emerged by month's end.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Kansas City?
- Kansas City typically sees its last spring frost around mid-April, while the first fall frost usually arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Kansas City?
- June stands as the wettest month, delivering approximately 5.3 inches of rain on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 38 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Kansas City?
- July typically registers as the warmest month, with average temperatures around 81°F.
- What is the coldest month in Kansas City?
- January typically marks the coldest month, with average temperatures around 31°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Kansas City?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-April, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Kansas City get?
- Kansas City experiences approximately 60 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Kansas City?
- Kansas City's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool can provide the current zone designation using the city ZIP code.
Climate
Kansas City, Missouri experiences a humid subtropical climate. Winter temperatures in January typically hover near 31°F, while July brings averages around 81°F, creating a 50°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals approximately 38 inches, distributed across roughly 60 rainy days throughout the year.
Several factors determine the local weather patterns: the city's latitude at 39.1°N, its distance from major water bodies, and elevation. These elements influence plant growth cycles, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.
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