As we all know, the saying here is “If you hate the weather, wait an hour!” Since it’s been such a crazy cold April, we thought we would take a look at the history of the tumultuous weather here in the Kansas City area. Just know, regardless of cold or hot, we’re here to help!
Kansas City:
Average winter snowfall (Oct-Apr, 1981-2010): 18.8″
Warmest winter season (Dec-Feb): 37.1 degrees (1991-1992)
Coldest winter season (Dec-Feb): 21.5 degrees (1978-1979)
Coldest temperature ever recorded: -23 degrees on Dec. 22 and 23, 1989
St. Joseph:
Average winter snowfall (Oct-Apr): 18.8
Warmest winter season (Dec-Feb): 36.3 degrees (1991-1992)
Coldest winter season (Dec-Feb): 19.0 degrees (1978-1979)
Coldest temperature ever recorded: -25 degrees on Jan. 12,1974
Kirksville:
Average winter snowfall (Oct-Apr): 22.6
Warmest winter season (Dec-Feb): 35.8 degrees 1931-1932
Coldest winter season (Dec-Feb): 18.6 degrees 1978-1979
Coldest temperature ever recorded: -31 degrees on Feb. 13,1905
Sedalia:
Average winter snowfall (Oct-Apr): 18.7
Warmest winter season (Dec-Feb): 38.5 degrees 1953-1954
Coldest winter season (Dec-Feb): 21.7 degrees 1977-1978
Coldest temperature ever recorded: -30 degrees on Feb. 12,1899
Olathe:
Average winter snowfall (Oct-Apr): 20.0
Warmest winter season (Dec-Feb): 39.8 degrees 1991-1992
Coldest winter season (Dec-Feb): 23.5 degrees 1978-1979
Coldest temperature ever recorded: -29 degrees on Feb. 12,1899
