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Kansas City, MO Forecast Oct. 26-Nov. 1: Rain, Clock Change
Kansas City, MO – Kansas City residents can expect a warm but increasingly unsettled final week of October, with temperatures approaching 80 degrees before several rounds of showers could affect Hallo
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-10-26T09:38:16.326Z
Kansas City, MO – Kansas City residents can expect a warm but increasingly unsettled final week of October, with temperatures approaching 80 degrees before several rounds of showers could affect Halloween plans. Rain chances begin Tuesday night and continue into Saturday, when families across the metropolitan area may encounter wet conditions.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday, October 26, will bring mostly cloudy skies before gradually becoming sunny, with temperatures reaching approximately 77 degrees. South winds of 3 to 7 mph are expected.
Tuesday, October 27, remains mostly cloudy, with a high near 73 degrees. A 30% chance of showers develops after 1 a.m. Tuesday night, with temperatures falling to around 58 degrees.
Wednesday, October 28, brings another warm afternoon, with temperatures reaching approximately 77 degrees. Showers are possible after 1 p.m., with a 30% chance of precipitation.
Wednesday night brings a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., with overnight temperatures remaining near 61 degrees.
Thursday, October 29, offers a temporary improvement, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 79 degrees, making it the warmest day of the forecast period.
Thursday night brings another 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms as mostly cloudy conditions return.
Friday, October 30, remains mostly cloudy, with a 40% chance of showers and temperatures reaching around 76 degrees.
Halloween on Saturday, October 31, brings a 40% chance of showers, mostly cloudy skies and a high near 72 degrees.
Saturday night remains mostly cloudy, with another 40% chance of showers and temperatures falling to approximately 57 degrees. Families planning trick or treating or outdoor Halloween celebrations should monitor updated forecasts.
Sunday, November 1, brings mostly cloudy skies and a high near 72 degrees, with no precipitation chance specified in the provided Sunday forecast.
Daylight saving time ends Sunday at 2 a.m., when clocks move backward one hour to 1 a.m.
For Kansas City and surrounding Jackson, Clay and Platte county communities, the main concern is the potential for intermittent rain during Halloween weekend rather than a major cooldown.