Kansas City, MO weather in July
In July, Kansas City sees highs around 90°F and lows around 72°F: hot and humid, with some rain. Expect about 8 wet days. It is one of the warmest months in Kansas City.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 72°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 20
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 71°F | 72°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:56 am / 8:48 pm | 6:18 am / 8:31 pm |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.2 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 July day
- 6 am74°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 67°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 67°F
- 3 pm88°Fdew point 67°F
- 6 pm87°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 pm81°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Kansas City Downtown Airport (2 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 74% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 18%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more17 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more20 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 4.4 in; a dry July brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 5.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202012: average high 99°F
- Coolest July2009: average high 84°F
- Wettest July1993: 11.4 in
- Driest July2007: 0.05 in
- Highest reading107°F (July 29, 2012)
- Lowest reading57°F (July 3, 2014)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 90°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 72°F | 70°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 14.6 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +4°F from June and -1°F into August.
How Kansas City ranks in July
- Normal high144th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days145th driest of 378
- Comfortable days186th most of 340
What to pack for Kansas City in July
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F and about 20 muggy days
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.6 hours of daylight and highs near 90°F
Heating and cooling
July has 0 heating degree days and 498 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Kansas City in July?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 72°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest July reading was 107°F (most recently on July 29, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Kansas City in July?
About 8 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (11.4 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.05 in).
Is July a good time to visit Kansas City?
July ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Kansas City (44 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 17 days at 90°F or hotter. 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.