Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Kansas City Downtown, MO Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 38.1"
- Annual precip
- 212d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Kansas City Downtown
Kansas City Downtown, Missouri averages 57°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 38.1"
- annual precipitation · 11" snow
- 212 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
38.1"
Annual Snow
11.0"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
38.1"
Plus 11.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Kansas City Downtown) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Kansas City Downtown area.
How Kansas City Downtown compares to every U.S. city
Kansas City Downtown's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Kansas City Downtown
MethodologyZooming out from Kansas City Downtown's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0" | 3.4" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5" | 3.2" | 19.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1" | 0.4" | 11.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9" | 0.1" | 2.0 | 0.2 |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.4 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.0 |
| August | 89°F (31°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.3 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.6 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2" | 0.3" | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8" | 0.1" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3" | 3.5" | 22.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
Snow: 3.4"
4.6 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
Snow: 3.2"
4.8 days with precipitation
March 2.1"
Snow: 0.4"
6.8 days with precipitation
April 3.9"
Snow: 0.1"
9.3 days with precipitation
May 5.1"
11.0 days with precipitation
June 5.3"
9.5 days with precipitation
July 4.4"
7.9 days with precipitation
August 4.7"
7.8 days with precipitation
September 3.8"
7.6 days with precipitation
October 3.2"
Snow: 0.3"
7.0 days with precipitation
November 1.8"
Snow: 0.1"
5.2 days with precipitation
December 1.3"
Snow: 3.5"
4.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
212 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,613
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,708
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64% | 8.2 | 58% | 27% |
| February | 59% | 9.2 | 56% | 29% |
| March | 58% | 9.8 | 55% | 27% |
| April | 62% | 8.8 | 49% | 27% |
| May | 65% | 8.2 | 54% | 17% |
| June | 64% | 8.3 | 62% | 8% |
| July | 64% | 7.4 | 64% | 9% |
| August | 65% | 7.4 | 65% | 11% |
| September | 64% | 7.5 | 71% | 12% |
| October | 62% | 8.1 | 63% | 24% |
| November | 64% | 8.4 | 62% | 25% |
| December | 66% | 8.3 | 59% | 29% |
What Kansas City Downtown's climate means for you
Kansas City Downtown runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 212 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,613 heating and 1,708 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Kansas City Downtown, MO
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Kansas City Downtown, Missouri as a location with an annual average temperature of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 48°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00013988, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Kansas City Downtown should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 38.1 inches, with 11.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 212 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 4 and the first fall freeze near November 2. And on the energy front, 4,613 heating degree days and 1,708 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Kansas City Downtown scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Kansas City Downtown, MO? ▼
The average annual temperature in Kansas City Downtown, Missouri is 57°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Kansas City Downtown get? ▼
Kansas City Downtown receives 38.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 11.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Kansas City Downtown? ▼
Kansas City Downtown has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Kansas City Downtown? ▼
Kansas City Downtown has approximately 212 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 4 and the first fall freeze around November 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Kansas City Downtown? ▼
Kansas City Downtown has 4,613 heating degree days and 1,708 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Kansas City Downtown climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00013988 near Kansas City Downtown.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00013988. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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