News Summary
Kansas City has been facing unseasonably cool weather recently, recording some of the lowest late May temperatures in 137 years. With an average temperature of 60.6 degrees from May 20-29, residents are surprised by the chilly conditions. The forecast suggests a warmer trend ahead, with temperatures rising to the 70s and 80s for the upcoming weekend. Rain is expected during Memorial Day, but improving conditions are anticipated in the latter part of the week.
Kansas City has been grappling with unseasonably cool weather for the past ten days, recording one of the chilliest late May stretches in 137 years. According to the National Weather Service, the average temperature from May 20 to May 29 was noted at 60.6 degrees, marking it as the seventh lowest on record since records began. Notably, 1924 holds the record for the coldest warm season period with an average temperature of merely 58.7 degrees.
The unusual weather pattern continued into Memorial Day, during which Kansas City’s high temperature reached only 64 degrees. This figure ties for the sixth coolest observed on that day in the city’s history. Typically, residents expect warmer conditions as summer approaches, making this year’s late May temperatures particularly surprising.
Fortunately, the forecast indicates a significant warm-up is on the horizon. By Friday, temperatures are projected to rise to around 78 degrees, which remains slightly below the usual highs expected for this time of year. The weekend promises even warmer weather, with temperatures likely reaching the mid- to upper 80s. Despite the warming trend, Kansas City has yet to experience a day with temperatures reaching 90 degrees in 2023; historically, the average first occurrence of such temperatures falls around May 27.
In the immediate future, the weather during the Memorial Day weekend is set to include gloomy skies and light rain. Residents can anticipate widespread showers, markedly cooler temperatures lingering in the 50s throughout the afternoon and evening on Memorial Day. Morning fog and drizzle are also forecasted overnight, but no severe weather is expected during this period.
Tuesday’s weather predicts scattered rain primarily before lunchtime, while afternoon highs are expected to linger in the mid-60s. The outlook improves on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to rise to around 70 degrees, though isolated showers may still occur in the evening. Thursday’s forecast could see morning rain with minimal chances of rainfall afterward, and highs landing near 70 degrees before the weather shifts again.
As the week progresses, a notable transition is anticipated by Friday, which is expected to bring sunny and warmer conditions. The rise in temperatures could finally bring Kansas City residents some relief from the long-standing chilly spell. By the weekend, temperatures in the low to mid-80s are predicted, though Saturday may bring a 30% chance of scattered storms in the afternoon and evening.
On Sunday, the forecast indicates that rain and storms will likely affect the Kansas City area due to a large storm system situated over northeast Oklahoma. However, at this time, meteorologists do not anticipate severe weather from the impending thunderstorms. Throughout the Memorial Day period, the cooler temperatures were starkly noticeable, with readings only reaching 63 degrees, which is significantly lower than the annual average of 78 degrees.
The changing weather patterns suggest that by the middle of the week, there might be a shift towards drier air entering the region. However, there remains a possibility of morning rain on Tuesday. Overall, the weather forecast appears to be less predictable beyond midweek, but it hints at a return to mostly sunny skies starting Friday, which would finally mark a pleasant turn for Kansas City’s weather.
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