Population:                  441,545

Elevation:                    882 feet above sea level

Land Area:                   313.5 square miles

Location:                     Located at the extreme western section of Missouri, on the Missouri/Kansas border, 250 miles west of St. Louis

Time Zone:                  Central Standard Time (when it’s noon in Kansas City, it’s 1pm in New York City and 10am in Los Angeles).  Kansas City observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October

Weather:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average temp. (°F)

29.0

34.9

45.6

56.2

66.3

75.8

80.9

79.1

70.3

58.7

44.6

33.4

High temperature (°F)

37.6

43.9

55.6

66.3

76.0

85.3

90.2

88.6

80.0

68.6

53.3

41.7

Low temperature (°F)

20.4

25.9

35.6

46.0

56.6

66.2

71.5

69.7

60.6

48.7

35.8

24.9

Precipitation (in)

1.2

1.1

2.5

3.4

4.6

4.8

3.7

3.7

4.3

3.3

2.4

1.5

Climate:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Days with precip.

7

7

10

11

12

10

9

9

8

8

7

7

Wind speed (mph)

11.1

11.1

12.3

12.3

10.3

9.9

9.2

8.8

9.6

10.5

11.2

10.9

Morning humidity (%)

77

78

77

77

83

85

85

86

85

80

79

79

Afternoon humidity (%)

67

66

62

59

63

64

64

64

64

60

66

68

Sunshine (%)

58

55

58

62

61

66

72

67

66

60

49

49

Days clear of clouds

10

8

8

9

8

10

13

12

12

13

9

10

Partly cloudy days

6

6

8

7

9

10

11

11

8

7

7

6

Cloudy days

14

14

16

14

14

11

7

8

10

11

14

15

Snowfall (in)

5.6

4.4

3.4

0.8

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.1

1.2

4.4

Local Seasons:

Kansas City has four distinct seasons, making each time of year unique.  Summer does tend to be the busiest time of year as travelers hit the roads for summer vacation.  Fall can also be busy, particularly on weekends as the leaves turn and the temperatures drop.  As both a business and leisure destination, visitors should be prepared to dress accordingly, depending on the time of year.  In July and August the temperature can exceed 90 F with humidity in the high 80s.  However, evening temperatures do drop below 70 F, making it an ideal time for an evening stroll followed by dinner at one of the city’s many fine restaurants.  Spring and fall are quite pleasant with the average daily temperature around 60 F.  Both seasons bring an abundance of color as the seasons change.  Winters are cold and there is frequent snow, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.

How to Get There:

By Air

Kansas City International Airport

601 Brasilia Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64153

816-243-3000

The airport is located 25 miles northwest of downtown and is served by many of the national and internationally recognized airlines as well as certain local and regional carriers.

Ground Transportation

Most of the major car rental companies as well as taxi and limousine service are available at the airport as well as throughout the city.  In addition, shuttle busses are available at the airport for transportation to many areas.

By Car

The major routes into the city are I-70 from the eat (St. Louis), and west (Denver): I-35 from the north (Des Moines), and southwest (Wichita); and I-29 from the northwest (Omaha).

By Train

Amtrak

30 West Pershing Rd. Union Station Kansas City, MO 64108

800-USA-RAIL

By Bus

Greyhound

1101 Troost Kansas City, MO 64106

816-221-2835

How to Get Around:

By far the best way to get around is by either personal or rental car.  In addition, bus #111 (the Downtown Shuttle) is an acceptable means of transportation for getting around in the downtown area.

National Holidays:

New Year’s Day, January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January

President’ Day, the third Monday in February

Memorial Day, the last Monday in May

Independence Day, July 4

Labor Day, the first Monday in September

Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25

New Year’s Eve, December 31