Kansas City is seeing clear skies and temperatures around 78 degrees late Saturday morning, with a mostly sunny afternoon still ahead. The high is forecast near 80, with a south wind around 8 mph and no rain expected. October is apparently not ready to hand the season over to sweater weather just yet. The National Weather Service’s current conditions and forecast show the clear skies, temperature and afternoon outlook.
Saturday’s projected high puts the afternoon warmth in perspective, even as the forecast calls for a mild start and clear skies. NWS October climate normals show the normal high declines through the month.
Warmth Holds Through Monday
Mostly cloudy skies return Saturday night, with temperatures dipping to around 57 before Sunday brings a high near 80 under partly sunny skies. Monday looks mostly sunny, with a high near 77 and a 10% rain chance. Prevailing winds are expected to be southerly. The National Weather Service’s updated Kansas City forecast lists the weekend and Monday temperatures and precipitation chances.
Clouds Build Before Late-Week Showers
Tuesday looks cooler and cloudier, with a high near 72 and a 15% rain chance. Wednesday and Thursday bring highs near 75 and 78, respectively, with 15% to 30% precipitation chances at times. The best precipitation chances may hold off until Friday or the following weekend, with late-week cooling. The latest National Weather Service forecast gives the updated outlook.
Late-week temperatures are expected to cool, and the best precipitation chances may hold off until Friday or the following weekend, according to its seven-day forecast.
A Quiet Weekend For Outdoor Plans
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for the Kansas City forecast area. The weekend and start of the workweek look dry, with 15% to 30% precipitation chances at times Wednesday and Thursday; the best chances may hold off until Friday or the following weekend. The local NWS office reports no active watches, warnings or advisories, while its Kansas City forecast shows the later-week outlook.
