Weather in Kansas City, Missouri, United States in May
In an average May, Kansas City sees a daily high around 75°F and a low around 54°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 75°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 65°F to 83°F |
| Average low | 54°F |
| Typical low range | 43°F to 64°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
95°F
2000-05-23
Lowest
42°F
2013-05-03
Low
Highest
73°F
2022-05-10
Lowest
30°F
1994-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
118°F
2018-05-26
Lowest
21°F
2005-05-02
Humidity
Highest
21.8 g/m³
2022-05-10
Lowest
4.2 g/m³
1989-05-06
Wind
Highest
35 mph
2008-05-10
Lowest
5 mph
2021-05-31
Precip
Wettest
11.85 in
1995
Driest
1.47 in
1998
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