Kansas City, MO All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Kansas City, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 109.9°F (43°C) | August 29, 1984 |
| Record Low | -18.9°F (-28°C) | December 22, 1989 |
| Lowest High | -4°F (-20°C) | December 22, 1989 |
| Highest Low | 89°F (32°C) | July 10, 1980 |
| Highest Mean | 99°F (37°C) | July 10, 1980 |
| Lowest Mean | -11.4°F (-24°C) | December 22, 1989 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 6.45" (163.8 mm) | July 26, 1998 |
| Max in One Month | 11.91" (302.6 mm) | September 2008 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | February 2006 |
| Max in One Year | 54.12" (1374.7 mm) | 2001 |
| Least in One Year | 19.19" (487.3 mm) | 1988 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 10.0" (25.4 cm) | January 13, 1979 and February 1, 2011 |
| Max in One Month | 19.7" (50.1 cm) | January 1979 |
| Max in One Season | 30.3" (76.9 cm) | 2010-11 |
| Max in One Year | 30.2" (76.6 cm) | 2011 |
| Earliest Snow | 6.0" (15.2 cm) | October 22, 1996 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 6.0" (15.2 cm) | October 22, 1996 |
| Latest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | April 14, 1996 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | April 14, 1996 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – August 1, 2026 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – November 18, 2023 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at KANSAS CITY DWTN AP (2 mi from Kansas City, MO). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Kansas City, MO?
The all-time record high in Kansas City, MO is 109.9°F (43°C), set on August 29, 1984.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Kansas City, MO?
The all-time record low in Kansas City, MO is -18.9°F (-28°C), set on December 22, 1989.
What is the most rain Kansas City, MO has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Kansas City, MO is 6.45 inches, on July 26, 1998.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Kansas City, MO?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Kansas City, MO is 10.0 inches, on January 13, 1979 and February 1, 2011.
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