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Weather & Climate in Kansas City, MO
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kansas City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 919 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 314.5 sq mi (814.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,616/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0997°N, 94.5786°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Kansas City International (MCI) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.3.
| May 18, 2005 | Missouri | M3.3 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Mar 23, 2007 | 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas | M3.1 | 77 km | 5 km |
| May 13, 1999 | 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas | M3.0 | 11 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2015 | 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri | M2.6 | 110 km | 2 km |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 3 km W of Hale, Missouri | M2.5 | 117 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
573 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 416 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 28, 2019 | EF4 | 74 km | 29.1 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2004 | EF4 | 91 km | 22.0 mi | 3 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 22 km | 21.0 mi | 2 |
| May 4, 2003 | EF4 | 17 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF4 | 28 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF4 | 56 km | 48.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1975 | EF4 | 85 km | 11.4 mi | 1 |
| Jun 8, 1966 | EF4 | 53 km | 19.9 mi | 1 |
| May 7, 1961 | EF4 | 31 km | 26.2 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 1952 | EF4 | 57 km | 26.9 mi | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2017 | EF3 | 33 km | 17.7 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 2008 | EF3 | 23 km | 0.9 mi | 0 |
| May 29, 2004 | EF3 | 52 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 26, 1984 | EF3 | 81 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1981 | EF3 | 61 km | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 58 km | 26.2 mi | 1 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 75 km | 29.8 mi | 2 |
| May 4, 1977 | EF3 | 76 km | 31.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1969 | EF3 | 10 km | 10.1 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1968 | EF3 | 53 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
2 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NR STEELE (1,652 acres, 2005).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2005 | NR STEELE | 1,652 | 97 km |
| 2012 | HIGHWAY E | 897 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in |
Kansas City has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.2").