Kansas City Weather Forecast
Kansas City weather: 71°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Kansas City is a city in Missouri. Kansas City is known for Barbecue and jazz history. It has a population of about 510.000.
Right now it is 71°F (21°C) in Kansas City with overcast. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 61°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 77%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Kansas City is August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 19°F.
Nearby highlights include Gateway Arch National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 76°F is 5°F above the 71°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kansas City today at 9.8/10. Gusts to 35 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Kansas City
Hydrologic Outlook issued September 30 at 10:30AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Issued by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Weather in Kansas City right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:19 PM, Oct 1 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Kansas City
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 76° / 61° | 77% · 0,7 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 50° | 34% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 52° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 60° | 1% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 52° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 49° | 1% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 59° | 4% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 75° / 55° | 1% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 59° | 2% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 68° | 7% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 57° | 6% | 13 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 52° | 16% | 3 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 77° / 56° | 13% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 63° | 13% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌥️ Fog | 71° / 57° | 7% | 18 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 6% | -- | — |
Climate in Kansas City month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 19° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 29° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 62° | 40° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 69° | 50° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 76° | 57° | 6,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 85° | 68° | 5,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 89° | 72° | 5,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 87° | 69° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 83° | 65° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 71° | 53° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 55° | 39° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 46° | 31° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Kansas City
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Air quality and pollen in Kansas City
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Kansas City
Go in August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kansas City?
Kansas City is a city in Missouri. Its coordinates are 39.0997, -94.5786. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Kansas City right now?
It is currently 71°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kansas City?
August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Kansas City, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kansas City in?
Kansas City observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 5:19 PM.
How many people live in Kansas City?
Kansas City has a population of approximately 510.000.
What are the top things to do in Kansas City?
Popular options include Gateway Arch National Park.
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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
