Kansas City, Kansas Weather
Kansas City, Kansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Kansas City, Wyandotte County.
Full aviation weather for Kansas City is published on the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC) page, 3 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Kansas City have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Kansas City: Kansas City International Airport (KMCI) 22 km · Midwest National Air Center Airport (KGPH) 37 km · East Kansas City Airport (K3GV) 37 km · Sherman Army Air Field (KFLV) 38 km · Triple R Airport (K0C1) 44 km
Conditions reported at KMKC describe the airfield itself. Weather 3 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Kansas City specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, in Wyandotte County, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the confluence of great rivers, a geography that has always drawn people to its fertile plains and the ceaseless flow of water. It lies 7.1 miles north-east of Shawnee, KS (from Shawnee, KS: bearing 45°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-north-east of Overland Park. This land, where the Kansas and Missouri rivers meet, has a history as deep and varied as the currents that define it, marked by early Native American settlements, the westward expansion of pioneers, and the industrial might that bloomed from its strategic position. The economy of Kansas City has long been tethered to its role as a transportation hub, a place where goods and ideas have moved with the relentless pace of the waterways and the later iron veins of the railroad. The air here often carries the faint, earthy scent of the prairie, a reminder of the vastness that stretches beyond, and the light at dusk can paint the sky in hues of amber and rose, a fleeting beauty that settles over the urban sprawl. Kansas City's cultural character is a rich blend, a testament to the diverse peoples who have called it home, their stories echoing in its vibrant neighborhoods and lively arts scene. Among its notable landmarks, the historic architecture of the Strawberry Hill district speaks of generations of immigrant life, while the sprawling green expanse of Wyandotte County Lake offers a natural respite. The city is home to esteemed educational institutions like the University of Kansas Medical Center, a beacon of learning and innovation. While Kansas City boasts a strong connection to the broader metropolitan area's sporting passions, its own identity is forged in everyday moments, the quiet hum of commerce, and the enduring spirit of its residents.
Live animated radar for Kansas City and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39.114171°N, 94.627457°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 66101, 66102, 66103, 66104, 66105 |
| Area Code | 913 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Kansas City, Kansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Kansas City, Kansas, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Kansas City includes coordinates 39.114171°N, 94.627457°W, situated in Wyandotte County. ZIP code 66101, 66102, 66103, 66104, 66105. Telephone area code: 913. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
