We know the question on your mind, Kansas Citians — when is it going to cool off? Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for September, October, and November. While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what fall will bring.
Reminder: The first day of fall is on Sunday, Sept. 22.
Temperature
Think warm. This fall, Kansas City has a 33-40% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.
Precipitation
Expect a slightly lower amount of rainy days. On average Kansas City receives ~4.5 inches of rain in both September, 3.16 in October, and 2.15 in November.
Sunny September
Typically in the Heartland, September’s temperatures fluctuate between an average low of 60° and an average high of 80°, but expect to see more of those 80° days this year.
Overcast October
In October, the average high and low temps are between 68° + 48°. It’s not a particularly rainy month, though showers can happen. We’ll see this reflected again this fall season. Fun fact: By the end of October, daylight has shortened so much that KC averages ~10 hours of sunshine per day.
Not so cold November
Historically, average highs in November drop ~14° to 54°, with an average low of 36°, but with a greater change of high temps this year, the difference may not be that stark.
