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Kansas City, MO Weather: Near 80° Before Oct. 26 Rain Chance
Kansas City, MO – An unusually warm stretch of late October weather will continue across western Missouri and eastern Kansas through the weekend, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the 70s and
By Cole Barrett · 2026-10-22T09:57:24.458Z
Kansas City, MO – An unusually warm stretch of late October weather will continue across western Missouri and eastern Kansas through the weekend, with afternoon temperatures climbing into the 70s and lower 80s before cooler conditions and renewed rain chances arrive early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City, temperatures will remain well above seasonal averages through Sunday, Oct. 25. Normal highs in Kansas City are approximately 65 degrees Thursday, declining toward 62 degrees by Oct. 29.
Thursday, Oct. 22: Warm and quiet weather will dominate the region. Kansas City is forecast to reach 77 degrees, while St. Joseph climbs to 78 and Butler reaches 77. Overnight temperatures will generally fall into the upper 40s and 50s.
Friday, Oct. 23: Above normal warmth continues, with Kansas City reaching 78 degrees. Butler could climb to 79, while Sedalia and Maryville reach 78.
Saturday, Oct. 24: Another warm day is expected, with Kansas City reaching 78 degrees. Most communities will experience afternoon highs in the middle to upper 70s.
Sunday, Oct. 25: Temperatures remain elevated, with Kansas City reaching 78 degrees and Moberly potentially climbing to 79.
Monday, Oct. 26: A gradual cooldown begins, with Kansas City reaching 73 degrees. Rain chances return Monday night, with the National Weather Service indicating a 20% to 40% chance across portions of the region.
Tuesday, Oct. 27: Cooler conditions become more noticeable as Kansas City's high drops to 64 degrees. St. Joseph could reach just 63 degrees.
Wednesday, Oct. 28: Temperatures remain closer to seasonal averages, with Kansas City reaching 66 degrees.
The extended forecast offers several favorable days for outdoor activities before cooler temperatures arrive.
Residents planning Monday night travel or outdoor events should monitor updated forecasts as precipitation chances become clearer.