Overland Park, Kansas Weather
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Overland Park weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Overcast30%—85°65°—
- FridayJun 5Heavy Rain30%0.41″86°70°+1°
- SaturdayJun 6Drizzle22%—84°69°-2°
- SundayJun 7Showers65%0.21″80°67°-4°
- MondayJun 8Thunderstorm52%—85°70°+5°
- TuesdayJun 9Thunderstorm39%—90°73°+5°
- WednesdayJun 10Thunderstorm10%—89°73°-1°
AQI 28 (Good), driven by Ozone. AQI down 9 over the last 6 hours (steady decline since this morning).
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion during the projected peak around 7 AM.
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).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 4:45 AM
- Moonset
- 2:24 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Overland Park at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 8°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 9 (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 4, 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 — Overland Park
SPC has placed Overland Park in the Marginal Risk category for severe thunderstorms today.
- TODAYMRGLMarginal Risk
- TOMORROWTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
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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 Overland Park's peak warmth at roughly 78°F mean temperature, while January delivers the year's coldest conditions around 30°F. May produces the heaviest rainfall at 5.4 inches, contrasting sharply with January's meager 1.1 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 1.1″ | 2 |
| February | 35° | 1.4″ | 3 |
| March | 45° | 2.3″ | 5 |
| April | 55° | 3.9″ | 7 |
| May | 65° | 5.4″ | 8 |
| June | 74° | 5.2″ | 7 |
| July | 78° | 4.2″ | 5 |
| August | 77° | 4.4″ | 5 |
| September | 68° | 3.5″ | 5 |
| October | 57° | 3.0″ | 6 |
| November | 44° | 2.0″ | 3 |
| December | 34° | 1.4″ | 2 |
Regional context
Overland Park falls within the humid subtropical climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal rhythms, and growing conditions with neighboring cities throughout this climate zone.
Similar climates: Wichita, KS, Kansas City, KS, Topeka, KS, Olathe, KS, Lawrence, KS.
Naturalist notes
Eastern redbuds typically bloom in early April across Overland Park, their magenta flowers emerging before the leaves unfurl.
American robins begin their spring song around late March, marking the seasonal shift with their clear, liquid notes at dawn.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Overland Park?
- Spring's final frost usually occurs around mid-April in Overland Park, while the first fall frost typically arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Overland Park?
- May receives the most rainfall, averaging about 5.4 inches, while the city's total annual precipitation reaches roughly 38 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Overland Park?
- July typically records the highest temperatures, averaging about 78°F.
- What is the coldest month in Overland Park?
- January brings the coldest temperatures, averaging about 30°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Overland Park?
- 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 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Overland Park get?
- Overland Park experiences about 59 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Overland Park?
- Overland Park's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool using the city ZIP code provides the current zone designation.
Climate
Overland Park, Kansas experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. Winter temperatures in January hover near 30°F, while July brings averages of 78°F, creating a 48°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals about 38 inches across roughly 59 rainy days throughout the year.
Local weather patterns emerge from the city's latitude at 38.9°N, along with proximity to large water bodies and elevation factors. These elements determine what plants thrive, when frost threatens, and how daily weather unfolds.