Kansas City, MO weather in April
April in Kansas City: mild, with some rain. Highs 67°F, lows 46°F, rain on about 9 days. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 67°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 51°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:02 am / 7:41 pm | 6:21 am / 8:09 pm |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | 13.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am49°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am56°Fdew point 43°F
- Noon62°Fdew point 43°F
- 3 pm64°Fdew point 43°F
- 6 pm63°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 pm58°Fdew point 42°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Kansas City Downtown Airport (2 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 57% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 3.9 in; a dry April brings about 3.1 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202006: average high 75°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 61°F
- Wettest April2009: 8.4 in
- Driest April2018: 0.3 in
- Highest reading94°F (April 25, 2012)
- Lowest reading20°F (April 4, 2018)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 67°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 46°F | 57°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 15 | 12 |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 13.2 h | 14.3 h |
Highs change by +10°F from March and +9°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Tulsa, OK218 mi · high 72°F · 9 wet days
How Kansas City ranks in April
- Normal high204th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days208th driest of 378
- Comfortable days77th most of 340
What to pack for Kansas City in April
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in April
The last spring frost typically comes around Apr 4; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 20. All frost dates for Kansas City.
Heating and cooling
April has 280 heating degree days and 27 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Kansas City in April?
The normal high is 67°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was 20°F (most recently on April 4, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Kansas City in April?
About 9 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (8.4 in); the driest was in 2018 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Kansas City in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 0.3 in.
Is April a good time to visit Kansas City?
April ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Kansas City (70 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Kansas City Downtown Airport (USW00013988), 1.8 mi NW of the city center, 742 ft (156 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Kansas City Intl Airport (USW00003947), 16 mi NNW of the city center, 1,005 ft (107 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: C.r. Wheeler Downtown Arpt (724463-13988), 2.0 mi NNW of the city center, 742 ft (156 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.