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Kansas City, MO Weather Oct. 25-31: 55% Halloween Rain Risk
Kansas City, MO – Halloween plans across western Missouri and northeastern Kansas could face increasing rain chances Saturday, Oct. 31, as a stretch of unusually warm, dry fall weather gives way to a
By Cole Barrett · 2026-10-24T19:58:00.538Z
Kansas City, MO – Halloween plans across western Missouri and northeastern Kansas could face increasing rain chances Saturday, Oct. 31, as a stretch of unusually warm, dry fall weather gives way to a potentially wetter pattern late next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City, above normal temperatures will continue through the upcoming week, with widespread precipitation chances holding off until at least the latter half of the week.
The latest forecast shows a 55% chance of precipitation in the Kansas City area on Halloween, with similarly elevated chances across several surrounding communities.
Kansas City temperatures are expected to reach 79 degrees Sunday, Oct. 25, before cooling to 71 degrees Tuesday. Highs then rebound to 80 degrees Thursday before dropping to 72 degrees Saturday.
Normal afternoon highs for this time of year typically range from the lower to middle 60s, making the upcoming temperatures noticeably warmer than average.
Halloween Rain Chances Increase Across Missouri
Saturday's precipitation probabilities extend beyond Kansas City, with St. Joseph and Princeton both showing 55% chances of rain.
Chillicothe and Butler are forecast near 50%, while Warrensburg could see a 45% chance. Boonville, Sedalia, Kirksville and Moberly are each projected near 40%.
The increasing rain chances could become important for families planning trick or treating, outdoor festivals and Halloween celebrations.
However, the National Weather Service has not established specific rainfall timing for Saturday evening, meaning rain during trick or treating hours remains uncertain.
Temperatures are expected to remain relatively mild, with Saturday highs generally reaching the lower to middle 70s across much of the region.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts as Halloween approaches, especially as forecasters refine the timing and coverage of potential precipitation.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eax.