KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — Kansas City starts Sunday at about 50°F with clear skies, and the day is expected to turn mostly sunny and breezy as temperatures climb steadily through the afternoon.
The latest National Weather Service forecast for the metro puts the high near 74°F, with south winds of 11 to 16 mph and gusts reaching 29 mph.
The morning begins on the cooler side, but not cold. Forecast data shows temperatures around 51°F at midnight, slipping only slightly through the pre-dawn hours before the rise begins after sunrise.
By 9 a.m., Kansas City is near 52°F, and by noon the temperature reaches 64°F under partly sunny skies. The day stays dry through the morning, with precipitation chances sitting at 0% early and only 1% to 5% later in the day.
Afternoon Warmup Builds Quickly
The warmup becomes much more noticeable after lunch. The tabular forecast shows temperatures reaching 70°F by 2 p.m. and 72°F by 3 p.m., then topping out near 74°F late in the afternoon.
Sky cover also drops as the day moves along, which is why the forecast shifts from partly sunny to mostly sunny during the strongest part of the warmup.
Winds stay active through the afternoon, generally holding near 15 to 16 mph, which keeps the air moving across the metro even as temperatures rise.
| Time | Temperature | Conditions | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 51°F | Mostly Clear | S 8 mph |
| 3:00 AM | 50°F | Mostly Clear | S 9 mph |
| 6:00 AM | 49°F | Mostly Clear | S 10 mph |
| 9:00 AM | 52°F | Partly Sunny | S 13 mph |
| 12:00 PM | 64°F | Partly Sunny | S 15 mph |
| 3:00 PM | 72°F | Mostly Sunny | S 16 mph |
| 6:00 PM | 74°F | Mostly Sunny | SSW 15 mph |
| 9:00 PM | 69°F | Mostly Clear | S 10 mph |
| 11:00 PM | 66°F | Mostly Clear | S 11 mph |
The breeze matters because it gives the day a more active feel than the temperature alone suggests. Even with readings in the 70s, a steady south wind keeps the air from feeling still, especially in open areas and along exposed streets.
The forecast also shows relative humidity staying on the lower side through the day, beginning in the 30s early and rising only gradually later on. That keeps Sunday feeling dry and comfortable rather than humid or sticky.
Rain is not part of the story today. The National Weather Service forecast keeps precipitation chances near zero through most of the day, and the hourly forecast does not show any meaningful rain threat during the daylight hours.
That makes Sunday a much cleaner weather day than some of the more unsettled stretches Kansas City has seen earlier this month.
By evening, temperatures begin easing back down. The forecast shows 69°F at 9 p.m. and 66°F at 11 p.m., with skies turning mostly clear again as the warm part of the day fades.
The official Sunday night forecast then calls for a mostly clear low around 60°F, which keeps the night mild compared with the cooler starts Kansas City has seen on other March mornings.
Kansas City’s weather today fits the middle of the spring transition well. It starts cool, warms steadily, and finishes mild and dry.
Nothing about the day is extreme, but the movement from the low 50s to the mid-70s gives the metro a clear spring feel without pushing into hot or stormy territory.
Today Kansas city feels calm, but still changes enough through the hours to keep the forecast interesting.
