Weather in Kansas City in May
In an average May, Kansas City sees a daily high around 75°F and a low around 56°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 75°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 65°F to 85°F |
| Average low | 56°F |
| Typical low range | 46°F to 66°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
93°F
2018-05-26
Lowest
39°F
2013-05-03
Low
Highest
77°F
1998-05-31
Lowest
33°F
1997-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
114°F
1998-05-30
Lowest
24°F
2013-05-03
Humidity
Highest
19.9 g/m³
2026-05-30
Lowest
3.7 g/m³
2005-05-02
Wind
Highest
26 mph
2017-05-17
Lowest
4 mph
1986-05-31
Gust
Highest
57 mph
2017-05-17
Lowest
10 mph
1982-05-02
Precip
Wettest
12.42 in
2019
Driest
2.16 in
1994
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