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Kansas City, MO Weather on October 12
Kansas City hits 91°F on October 12, shattering its warmest record
October 12 brought an exceptional heat wave to Kansas City in 2024, with temperatures climbing to 91°F, obliterating the previous record for this date. This extreme high stands 21 degrees above the long-term average of 70°F and marks a dramatic departure from the typical mild autumn weather Kansas City experiences at this time of year. The day exemplifies how rapidly climate patterns can shift, even in mid-autumn.
What to Expect on October 12
Planning for October 12th in Kansas City, MO? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 12 ever in Kansas City?
The warmest October 12 in Kansas City, MO reached 91°F in 2024. That is 21°F above the long-term average high of 70°F.
What was the coldest October 12 ever in Kansas City?
The coldest October 12 in Kansas City, MO dropped to 33°F in 2019. That is 17°F below the long-term average low of 50°F.
What is the average temperature on October 12 in Kansas City?
On October 12, Kansas City averages a high of 70°F and a low of 50°F based on 53 years of NOAA weather observations from KANSAS CITY DWTN AP.
How many years of weather data are available for October 12 in Kansas City?
We have 53 years of weather records for October 12 in Kansas City, MO, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
October 12 Weather History in Kansas City
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 91°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 79°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 73°F | 50°F | 0.31" | -- |
| 2021 | 79°F | 50°F | -- | -- |
| 2020 | 75°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 68°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 49°F | 45°F | -- | -- |
| 2017 | 73°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 68°F | 45°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2015 | 80°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 61°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 71°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 60°F | 51°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2011 | 79°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 83°F | 56°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 2009 | 53°F | 39°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2008 | 74°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 66°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 54°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 70°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 54°F | 51°F | 0.12" | -- |
| 2003 | 69°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 65°F | 46°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2001 | 59°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 78°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 70°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 81°F | 47°F | 1.03" | -- |
| 1996 | 77°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 86°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 68°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 66°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 69°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 74°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 63°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 79°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 65°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 70°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 45°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 74°F | 52°F | 0.59" | -- |
| 1984 | 77°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 57°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 67°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 67°F | 60°F | 0.12" | -- |
| 1980 | 66°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 63°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 56°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 84°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 79°F | 57°F | 1.41" | -- |
| 1973 | 68°F | 45°F | 0.37" | -- |
| 1972 | 62°F | 50°F | 0.37" | -- |
| 1971 | 87°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 53 years of data from NOAA station: KANSAS CITY DWTN AP
How Has October 12 Changed?
The last decade has been 1.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Kansas City, MO, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.