Weather in Kansas City in August
In an average August, Kansas City sees a daily high around 87°F and a low around 68°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 87°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 79°F to 95°F |
| Average low | 68°F |
| Typical low range | 60°F to 76°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
106°F
2011-08-02
Lowest
66°F
2009-08-31
Low
Highest
85°F
1980-08-02
Lowest
48°F
1986-08-28
Feels-like
Highest
156°F
2023-08-26
Lowest
43°F
1986-08-28
Humidity
Highest
25.3 g/m³
2023-08-21
Lowest
7.0 g/m³
1986-08-28
Wind
Highest
20 mph
2018-08-27
Lowest
4 mph
2007-08-03
Gust
Highest
41 mph
2007-08-23
Lowest
8 mph
2007-08-02
Precip
Wettest
10.51 in
1985
Driest
0.88 in
2000
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