| Kansas City, Missouri |
City Info
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Population:
441,545
Elevation:
882 feet above sea level
Land Area:
313.5 square miles
Location:
Located at the extreme western section of Missouri, on the Missouri/Kansas
border, 250 miles west of St. Louis
Time Zone:
Central Standard Time (when it’s noon in Kansas City, it’s 1pm in New York City
and 10am in Los Angeles). Kansas City observes Daylight Savings Time from April
- October
Weather:
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Average temp. (°F) |
29.0 |
34.9 |
45.6 |
56.2 |
66.3 |
75.8 |
80.9 |
79.1 |
70.3 |
58.7 |
44.6 |
33.4 |
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High temperature (°F) |
37.6 |
43.9 |
55.6 |
66.3 |
76.0 |
85.3 |
90.2 |
88.6 |
80.0 |
68.6 |
53.3 |
41.7 |
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Low temperature (°F) |
20.4 |
25.9 |
35.6 |
46.0 |
56.6 |
66.2 |
71.5 |
69.7 |
60.6 |
48.7 |
35.8 |
24.9 |
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Precipitation (in) |
1.2 |
1.1 |
2.5 |
3.4 |
4.6 |
4.8 |
3.7 |
3.7 |
4.3 |
3.3 |
2.4 |
1.5 |
Climate:
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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Days with precip. |
7 |
7 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
10 |
9 |
9 |
8 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
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Wind speed (mph) |
11.1 |
11.1 |
12.3 |
12.3 |
10.3 |
9.9 |
9.2 |
8.8 |
9.6 |
10.5 |
11.2 |
10.9 |
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Morning humidity (%) |
77 |
78 |
77 |
77 |
83 |
85 |
85 |
86 |
85 |
80 |
79 |
79 |
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Afternoon humidity (%) |
67 |
66 |
62 |
59 |
63 |
64 |
64 |
64 |
64 |
60 |
66 |
68 |
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Sunshine (%) |
58 |
55 |
58 |
62 |
61 |
66 |
72 |
67 |
66 |
60 |
49 |
49 |
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Days clear of clouds |
10 |
8 |
8 |
9 |
8 |
10 |
13 |
12 |
12 |
13 |
9 |
10 |
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Partly cloudy days |
6 |
6 |
8 |
7 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
11 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
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Cloudy days |
14 |
14 |
16 |
14 |
14 |
11 |
7 |
8 |
10 |
11 |
14 |
15 |
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Snowfall (in) |
5.6 |
4.4 |
3.4 |
0.8 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.1 |
1.2 |
4.4 |
Local Seasons:
Kansas City has four distinct seasons, making
each time of year unique. Summer does tend to be the busiest time of year as
travelers hit the roads for summer vacation. Fall can also be busy,
particularly on weekends as the leaves turn and the temperatures drop. As both
a business and leisure destination, visitors should be prepared to dress
accordingly, depending on the time of year. In July and August the temperature
can exceed 90 F with humidity in the high 80s. However, evening temperatures do
drop below 70 F, making it an ideal time for an evening stroll followed by
dinner at one of the city’s many fine restaurants. Spring and fall are quite
pleasant with the average daily temperature around 60 F. Both seasons bring an
abundance of color as the seasons change. Winters are cold and there is
frequent snow, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.
How to Get There:
By Air
Kansas City International Airport
601 Brasilia Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64153
816-243-3000
The airport is located 25 miles northwest of
downtown and is served by many of the national and internationally recognized
airlines as well as certain local and regional carriers.
Ground Transportation
Most of the major car rental companies as well as
taxi and limousine service are available at the airport as well as throughout
the city. In addition, shuttle busses are available at the airport for
transportation to many areas.
By Car
The major routes into the city are I-70 from the
eat (St. Louis), and west (Denver): I-35 from the north (Des Moines), and
southwest (Wichita); and I-29 from the northwest (Omaha).
By Train
Amtrak
30 West Pershing Rd.
Union Station
Kansas City, MO 64108
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus
Greyhound
1101 Troost
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-221-2835
How to Get Around:
By far the best way to get around is by either
personal or rental car. In addition, bus #111 (the Downtown Shuttle) is an
acceptable means of transportation for getting around in the downtown area.
National Holidays:
New Year’s Day, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in
January
President’ Day, the third Monday in February
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May
Independence Day, July 4
Labor Day, the first Monday in September
Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and
25
New Year’s Eve, December 31
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