Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
87°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Kansas City
United States · North America
Hot afternoons and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
87°F
Lows around 69°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 8 wet days this month.
26%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11.5 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
63%August Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 87° and nights feel near 72°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
54%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
6 mphAugust Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 85°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning76°F
Feels 78°F
Rain10%
Cloud50%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday83°F
Feels 86°F
Rain13%
Cloud50%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon85°F
Feels 88°F
Rain13%
Cloud49%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening82°F
Feels 85°F
Rain9%
Cloud43%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 23 | 1.6 | 6 | 6.5 | 70 |
| Feb | 45 | 27 | 1.9 | 6 | 7.6 | 67 |
| Mar | 57 | 37 | 3.3 | 10 | 8.2 | 65 |
| Apr | 67 | 47 | 4.5 | 10 | 9.0 | 63 |
| May | 76 | 57 | 5.6 | 13 | 10.1 | 69 |
| Jun | 85 | 67 | 4.8 | 11 | 12.0 | 69 |
| Jul | 89 | 71 | 3.5 | 9 | 12.2 | 70 |
| Aug | 87 | 69 | 3.5 | 8 | 11.5 | 70 |
| Sep | 80 | 60 | 3.4 | 8 | 10.2 | 69 |
| Oct | 68 | 49 | 3.5 | 8 | 8.2 | 67 |
| Nov | 55 | 38 | 2.3 | 6 | 7.0 | 68 |
| Dec | 44 | 28 | 1.7 | 6 | 6.4 | 71 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology