Gladstone, Missouri Weather
Gladstone, Missouri — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Gladstone, Clay County.
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About Gladstone, Missouri
Gladstone unfurls across a terrain shaped by the gentle rolling hills characteristic of this part of Clay County, Missouri, where verdant expanses meet the subtle, persistent influence of meandering waterways. It lies 7.3 miles north of Kansas City, MO (from Kansas City, MO: bearing 10°T), and is situated 7.8 miles west-south-west of Liberty. The landscape here is a quiet study in the greens of summer, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of oak and maple trees that stand sentinel over the suburban sprawl and the occasional patch of wilder growth. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to gather and linger, casting a warm, honeyed glow that softens the edges of houses and the bustling arteries of commerce, imbuing the air with a palpable sense of settled calm. The very air carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of freshly cut grass and distant damp soil, a constant reminder of the fertile ground that underpins this community. The story of Gladstone is one of growth and adaptation, a narrative woven from the threads of agriculture and increasingly, suburban development. Historically, this region was part of the broader agricultural heartland of Missouri, its rich soil yielding bountiful harvests. As the Kansas City metropolitan area expanded, Gladstone emerged as a vital residential and commercial hub, its economy diversifying to encompass retail, services, and a growing small business sector. While no single, grand landmark dominates the skyline, the enduring character of Gladstone is found in its well-maintained neighborhoods, its accessible parks and trails that invite exploration, and the everyday rhythms of its residents. The presence of numerous parks, like the expansive Barry Road Park, offers ample space for recreation and quiet contemplation, echoing the area's connection to the natural world even as it embraces modern life.
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| Location | Gladstone, Clay County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 39.203892°N, 94.554677°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 64118 |
| Area Code | 816 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Gladstone, Missouri Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gladstone, Missouri, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Gladstone includes coordinates 39.203892°N, 94.554677°W, situated in Clay County. ZIP code 64118. Telephone area code: 816. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
