Kansas City, Mo. – Missouri is heating up like it’s mid-July, not October, as temperatures climb well above normal heading into Saturday. Afternoon highs near 90 degrees could make fall activities feel more like summer across the Kansas City metro.
According to the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill, warm and dry weather will hold across Missouri through Saturday, October 4. Drivers on I-70 and I-35 can expect clear skies and excellent visibility, but the heat may stress vehicles on longer trips. Health officials remind residents to stay hydrated if working outside and keep pets cool as midday highs push 10 to 15 degrees above average.
Friday and Saturday remain locked on sunshine with highs between 86 and 89 degrees across Kansas City, St. Joseph, and Columbia. Evening football games and outdoor events should see clear skies with lows near 67 degrees, keeping conditions comfortable but unusually warm for early October.
Relief arrives early next week as a cold front sweeps across the state. Showers may develop late Sunday into Monday, with rain chances peaking at 30 to 40 percent. Cooler, more seasonal air follows by Tuesday, pulling highs back into the mid-70s.
Residents planning early Halloween decorating will find this weekend ideal for outdoor work, but cooler days are on the way by midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Kansas City, Missouri
- Thursday: Sunny, high 88, south wind 5–10 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, high 89, clear night low 67.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 86, light winds.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 86, 30% chance showers late.
- Monday: Showers possible, high near 76, low 61.
