Kansas City weather, reported by Tonka
The live pet-owner forecast for Kansas City, Missouri: walk verdicts, paw-safety context, and a very good weather anchor. Real forecast data, reported with more tail wags than your usual station.
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What Kansas City weather usually means for pets
Averages tell you what to plan a wardrobe around. Here is Kansas City's typical year with a dog-walk comfort rating for each month, using the same bands as the live verdict above.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Typical midday walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.4°F / 4°C | 19.5°F / -7°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| February | 43.6°F / 6°C | 23.6°F / -5°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
| March | 55.4°F / 13°C | 33.6°F / 1°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| April | 65.5°F / 19°C | 43.7°F / 7°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| May | 75°F / 24°C | 54.3°F / 12°C | Fine for most dogs |
| June | 84.2°F / 29°C | 64°F / 18°C | Risky — early/late only |
| July | 88.3°F / 31°C | 68.1°F / 20°C | Risky — early/late only |
| August | 87.1°F / 31°C | 66.3°F / 19°C | Risky — early/late only |
| September | 79.2°F / 26°C | 57.5°F / 14°C | Caution — shade & water |
| October | 67.2°F / 20°C | 45.6°F / 8°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| November | 53.5°F / 12°C | 33.6°F / 1°C | Safe — great walk weather |
| December | 42.3°F / 6°C | 23.9°F / -5°C | Coat weather for small dogs |
Record high: 113°F / 45°C (August 14, 1936) · Record low: -23°F / -31°C (December 22 and 23, 1989) · Average snowfall: 18.2″ a year, peaking in February
Climate data: NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals (Kansas City International Airport).
Kansas City weather facts every pet owner should know
- Kansas City swings nearly 50 degrees between seasons: July highs average 88.3F while January highs average just 38.4F, so pet owners need both a heat plan and a cold plan.
- The city's records run from 113F (August 14, 1936) down to -23F (December 22 and 23, 1989), one of the widest official spreads of any major US city.
- About 18.2 inches of snow falls in an average year, peaking at 5.9 inches in February, so keep paw balm or booties handy for salted sidewalks.
- July nights only cool to an average 68.1F, and Midwest humidity makes that feel warmer, so even morning summer walks call for water breaks.
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