When will temperatures cool down in the Kansas City area? What historical data tells us
The Kansas City area was under a heat advisory Monday, dealing with temperatures that could have reachd 100 degrees.
In both Kansas and Missouri, the humidity makes things feel hotter — the heat index is expected to range between 105 and up to 110 degrees.
Heat exposure can cause life-threatening health issues, especially for those who work outdoors, the elderly and those with other health conditions. In addition, high temperatures mean you might be feeling the strain of high electricity bills from the hard-working air conditioner or having to walk the dog early in the morning or late at night.
The Kansas City area can soon look forward to cooler days in a few weeks, according to historical weather data from the National Weather Service in Kansas City.
What is the hottest time in the Kansas City area?
Before things cool down, they could heat up a little bit more this month.
According to climate data from 1991 to 2020, the highest high temperatures occur from July 25 to 30. The average high is 88.8 degrees during that time frame.
Those average temperatures slowly drop off after that. The average daily high dips below 85 degrees Aug. 29 and then under 80 on Sept. 15.
How do high temperatures this summer compare to last summer?
We’ve soared to 90 degrees nine times so far in 2024, fewer than in 2023. By this time last year, the Kansas City area had hit 90 degrees 12 times.
In 2023, there were 25 additional 90 degree days in the rest of the summer, with the last being Oct. 2.
The hottest day last year was Aug. 25, when the Kansas City area endured temperatures of 103 degrees.
Do you have more questions about weather in Kansas City? Ask the Service Journalism team at kcq@kcstar.com.
