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Kansas City in February
Kansas City warms up: highs climb to 41°F (5°C), from 37°F in January, with lows of 22°F (-6°C) and about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 50/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 41°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 22°F (-6°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.7 in (42 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 32 min
- Comfort score
- 50/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Afternoons only reach about 41°F (5°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around February
February is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are September & October.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by March, lows rise to 33°F.
- Comfort holds steady from January (50 → 50/100).
- Our Kansas City to Omaha route recommends Apr – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 41°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 22°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Kansas City in February
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Union Station Kansas City
1914 rail station with a grand hall, science center and model railroad exhibit.
National WWI Museum and Memorial
The US museum dedicated to the First World War, under the Liberty Memorial tower.
The Blue Room
Jazz club inside the American Jazz Museum with live music most nights.
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
Barbecue institution with vinegar-forward sauce and piles of burnt ends.
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
Barbecue served out of a working gas station; the Z-Man sandwich is the order.
Nearby in February
- Lawrence in February~36 mi · highs 42°F, 1.5 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Springfield in February~148 mi · highs 45°F, 2.9 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Omaha in February~165 mi · highs 35°F, 0.9 in rain or snow · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, drier
- Des Moines in February~179 mi · highs 35°F, 1.1 in rain or snow · 4°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Country Club Plaza and Downtown Kansas City.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Kansas City in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Kansas City?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 50/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are September & October. Expect highs of 41°F (5°C) and 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain or snow. Our Kansas City to Omaha route recommends Apr – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Kansas City in February?
Average highs are 41°F (5°C) and average lows 22°F (-6°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Kansas City in February?
Not much: about 1.7 in (42 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 40.9 in (1039 mm).
What should I pack for Kansas City in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 41°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 22°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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