Moving to kansas city-what is the weather really like? (California: how much, scorpions)

[kcmo]

I think Kansas is very windy. But most of the KC area is not really all that windy.

It can get very windy at times, but it’s not like it happens all the time.

Out in rural Kansas, it’s like non-stop wind. I can’t stand it. Even out by the Village West area, it always seems windy.

But I have never noticed a ton of wind in the rest of the city though. I don’t know if it has to do with topography of the area or what.

[denverian]

I've summed up the weather in KC as "too". It's always "too" something. Too hot and humid in the summer, too cold and windy in winter. Too rainy, too dry, etc. It seems to go from too cold to be outside to too hot and humid to be outside in a 3 week period, so forget nice outdoor spaces for your house, 'cause you'll rarely use them. I find Denver's weather, as wacky as it can be, to be overall much nicer and much more conducive to outdoor living than KC.

[smellykat]

Originally Posted by denverian

I've summed up the weather in KC as "too". It's always "too" something. Too hot and humid in the summer, too cold and windy in winter. Too rainy, too dry, etc. It seems to go from too cold to be outside to too hot and humid to be outside in a 3 week period, so forget nice outdoor spaces for your house, 'cause you'll rarely use them. I find Denver's weather, as wacky as it can be, to be overall much nicer and much more conducive to outdoor living than KC.

Too, too NOT true! Winters can be cold, but not TOO cold (as in Alaska) with occasional snowfalls (nothing is more beautiful than the Plaza lights on a snowy winter night). The Kansas side gets the brunt of the winds especially in March, but the wind gusts are not so extreme as on the western plains of Kansas or eastern Colorado plains. Kansas Citians, on both sides of the state line, enjoy their beautiful decks, patios, front porches, pools, outdoor eateries spring, summer and fall. I can't think of a more pleasant experience than eating outdoors, people watching, enjoying a too-die-for (blue, blue skies framing crimson and yellow gold trees) fall day on the Plaza or walking my dog in Loose Park with the roses in bloom. Too rainy, too dry, too hot, too humid! You are just too, too much, Denverian!

[Hazel W]

A few years ago, friends sold their home in KC and moved to Mobile because being near the gulf would be "so nice". Six months later, they were back in KC looking for a new home. If you want humidity, try the deep south. KC's humidity is bad enough but deliver me from cities especially in the south.

[RjRobb2]

Originally Posted by denverian

I've summed up the weather in KC as "too". It's always "too" something. Too hot and humid in the summer, too cold and windy in winter. Too rainy, too dry, etc. It seems to go from too cold to be outside to too hot and humid to be outside in a 3 week period, so forget nice outdoor spaces for your house, 'cause you'll rarely use them. I find Denver's weather, as wacky as it can be, to be overall much nicer and much more conducive to outdoor living than KC.

I wouldnt say always but for the most part I agree with you.

We very rarely get days where it is just right outside. It seems to be too humid, too cold, too windy, too rainy, or something else many days out of the year.

[Hazel W]

Originally Posted by RjRobb2

I wouldnt say always but for the most part I agree with you.

We very rarely get days where it is just right outside. It seems to be too humid, too cold, too windy, too rainy, or something else many days out of the year.

I agree also. There are very few days when I get to enjoy my balcony. Always "too" something. And, if none of your "toos" apply, there is the screeching bird in the tree telling me to go away from her nest.

[STLCardsBlues1989]

Sometimes how good the weather is depends on one's tolerance level as well.

"Hot" or "cold" are relative terms generally.

But at least Missouri weather is not boring.

[RjRobb2]

Originally Posted by STLCardsBlues1989

Sometimes how good the weather is depends on one's tolerance level as well.

"Hot" or "cold" are relative terms generally.

But at least Missouri weather is not boring.

If by boring you mean the same all the time, I will take that. As long as it means 80-85, no wind, and no precipitation every single day forever. I would love that.

[susan17]

you have the worst and the best it is a trade off!! KC is a Great town. We moved from Kc to Charleston, SC I thought it was humid in KC no comparison to Charleston-it is the worst!

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by susan17

you have the worst and the best it is a trade off!! KC is a Great town. We moved from Kc to Charleston, SC I thought it was humid in KC no comparison to Charleston-it is the worst!

Asheville, NC has by far the best climate in the southeast region along with Boone, NC. Humidity levels are lower, and summer highs are usually always less than 90F.