Kansas City residents can expect summerlike heat as October begins, with temperatures climbing toward the upper 80s on Friday. The National Weather Service forecasts dry conditions and mostly sunny skies, keeping lawns, roads, and fall decorations bone-dry heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, highs Friday could reach 88°F in Kansas City, with low humidity and calm winds. While the heat feels more like August than October, no hazardous weather is expected through the weekend. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and use caution with outdoor burning due to dry conditions.
Saturday continues the warm, sunny trend, with highs near 85°F and clear skies making it ideal for early Halloween decorating or outdoor events. By Sunday, a slight cool-down arrives. Rain chances increase late Sunday into Monday, with the best opportunity for showers coming Sunday night.
Looking ahead, the region will transition toward more seasonable October weather early next week. Highs are forecast to dip back into the 70s by Tuesday, with nighttime lows in the 60s and scattered showers possible.
Five-Day Forecast (Kansas City, MO):
- Friday, Oct. 3: Sunny, high near 88°F, low around 67°F.
- Saturday, Oct. 4: Sunny, high near 85°F, low around 68°F.
- Sunday, Oct. 5: Mostly sunny, high near 86°F, chance of showers at night, low around 65°F.
- Monday, Oct. 6: Mostly sunny, high near 83°F, chance of showers, low near 63°F.
- Tuesday, Oct. 7: Partly sunny, cooler, high near 79°F.
