Climate Summary
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| Mission, KS Climate Summary General Climate • Mission, KS has a humid continental climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters.
• The average annual temperature is 54.4°F (12.4°C).
• The average annual precipitation is 37.45 inches (95.1 cm). Summer • The average summer temperature is 77.2°F (25.1°C).
• The average high temperature in July is 88°F (31°C).
• The average low temperature in July is 66°F (19°C).
• The average precipitation in July is 4.26 inches (10.8 cm). Winter • The average winter temperature is 31.6°F (-0.2°C).
• The average high temperature in January is 38°F (3°C).
• The average low temperature in January is 25°F (-4°C).
• The average precipitation in January is 1.58 inches (4 cm). Spring and Fall • The average spring temperature is 53.6°F (12°C).
• The average high temperature in April is 64°F (18°C).
• The average low temperature in April is 43°F (6°C).
• The average precipitation in April is 3.64 inches (9.2 cm).
• The average fall temperature is 55.2°F (12.9°C).
• The average high temperature in October is 68°F (20°C).
• The average low temperature in October is 42°F (6°C).
• The average precipitation in October is 3.11 inches (7.9 cm). Climate Extremes • The highest temperature ever recorded in Mission, KS was 115°F (46°C) on July 14, 1954.
• The lowest temperature ever recorded in Mission, KS was -23°F (-31°C) on February 2, 1951.
• The wettest year on record in Mission, KS was 1993, with 61.58 inches (156.4 cm) of precipitation.
• The driest year on record in Mission, KS was 1956, with 16.24 inches (41.2 cm) of precipitation. Climate Change • The climate of Mission, KS is changing, with average temperatures increasing and precipitation patterns changing.
• The average annual temperature in Mission, KS has increased by about 2°F (1°C) since the early 20th century.
• The average annual precipitation in Mission, KS has increased by about 5 inches (13 cm) since the early 20th century.
• These changes are expected to continue in the future, with average temperatures increasing by an additional 2-4°F (1-2°C) by the end of the century.
• Precipitation patterns are also expected to change, with more intense storms and droughts becoming more common. Sources • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• National Weather Service (NWS)
• Climate Change Science Program (CCSP) |
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| Facts & Historical Information
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| Natural History • Mission is home to the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, with over 300 acres of diverse flora and fauna. • The city's Indian Creek Trail offers a scenic 3.5-mile hike through a riparian corridor with native plants and wildlife. Science • Mission is the headquarters of Black & Veatch, a global engineering and construction firm specializing in energy, water, and telecommunications. • The city is also home to the Kansas City Science Center, a renowned interactive science museum. Personalities • Walt Disney spent his formative years in Mission and attended Shawnee Mission North High School. • Amelia Earhart, the pioneering aviator, lived in Mission in the 1930s. • Robert Dole, the former U.S. Senator and presidential candidate, was born in Russell, Kansas, but grew up in Mission. |
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Tourist Attractions
| 1.Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead A 10-acre farm with interactive exhibits, animal encounters, and a playground. 2.Johnson County Museum of History A museum showcasing the history and culture of Johnson County, Kansas, through exhibits and programs. 3.Meadowbrook Park A 185-acre park with a lake, walking trails, picnic areas, and a dog park. |
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