KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Missouri is heading into an unusually cool stretch as a cold front sweeps across the state, bringing fall-like temperatures well into early September. Daytime highs will struggle to climb out of the low- to mid-70s through the week, with overnight lows dipping into the 50s across much of northern and central Missouri.
According to the National Weather Service in Kansas City, cloud cover and scattered rain showers will keep conditions damp early in the week before a reinforcing cold front pushes through by midweek. That front will lock in well-below-normal temperatures, running 10 to 15 degrees lower than seasonal averages for late August and early September.
Cities including St. Joseph, Kirksville, and Cameron may see highs stall in the upper 60s by Tuesday, while Kansas City itself will hover near 70 degrees much of the week. Overnight lows in places like Butler and Warrensburg could dip into the upper 40s by Thursday night, creating crisp mornings more typical of mid-October than Labor Day weekend.
Drivers should be alert for patchy fog during the early morning commute, particularly in rural areas where cooler air meets lingering ground moisture. Residents are also advised to keep jackets handy for evening events, as conditions will feel noticeably cooler after sunset.
Cooler-than-normal weather is expected to persist into next weekend, with little sign of a return to summer heat in the short term. Additional updates will follow as the front settles across the region.
