Lee's Summit, Missouri Weather
Lee's Summit, Missouri — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Lee's Summit, Jackson County.
Full aviation weather for Lee's Summit is published on the Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (KLXT) page, 6 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 Lee's Summit 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 Lee's Summit: East Kansas City Airport (K3GV) 18 km · Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC) 30 km · Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC) 32 km · Lawrence Smith Memorial Airport (KLRY) 34 km · New Century AirCenter Airport (KIXD) 45 km
Conditions reported at KLXT describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Lee's Summit specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Lee's Summit, Missouri
Lee's Summit unfolds across rolling terrain in Jackson County, a landscape shaped by the gentle ebb and flow of the Missouri River's influence, though not directly upon its banks. Its history is deeply rooted in the westward expansion and agricultural pursuits of the 19th century, with early settlers drawn to the fertile soil that still cradles the region. Today, the economy of Lee's Summit thrives on a diversified base, encompassing robust retail sectors, a growing presence in technology and professional services, and a strong foundation in healthcare, reflecting a community that has steadily cultivated its prosperity. The air here, especially on a warm summer evening, carries a subtle, earthy fragrance, hinting at the agricultural past that underpins the present. The cultural character of Lee's Summit is one of amiable Midwestern pragmatism, a place where community events often find their heart in shared traditions and neighborly spirit. While the city boasts numerous parks and recreational areas, a standout landmark is the historic John W. "Buck" O'Neil Education and Research Center, a nod to the area's rich baseball heritage. Though not home to a major university, nearby institutions offer educational avenues, and the spirit of learning is evident. Lee's Summit embraces its connection to Kansas City's professional sports, with residents often cheering for the Royals and Chiefs. Major annual events, like the Lee's Summit Downtown Days, bring the community together, celebrating local talent and enterprise. Among its notable figures is the accomplished actor Paul Rudd, whose presence often evokes a sense of hometown pride, a reminder that stars can emerge from even the most grounded of places.
Live animated radar for Lee's Summit 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 | Lee's Summit, Jackson County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 38.910841°N, 94.382172°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 64063, 64086 |
| Area Code | 816 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lee's Summit, Missouri Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lee's Summit, Missouri, 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 Lee's Summit includes coordinates 38.910841°N, 94.382172°W, situated in Jackson County. ZIP code 64063, 64086. 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. 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.
