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Overland Park, Kansas

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Overland Park climate

Overland Park’s warm season is useful, while winter and storms shape the home

Overland Park records an 88°F average summer high, 37 days above 90°F, and a Very Good summer feel. The average winter low is 24°F, with 112 days below freezing and a Moderate winter feel. Four months are comfortable, while May, June, September, and October are the best listed months and December through February are toughest.

Humidity is 74 percent, solar exposure is 1,569 peak sun hours per year, air quality is Excellent, and allergy levels are Poor. Modeled fine particle pollution is 6.1 micrograms per cubic meter for 2021 through 2025. The city offers a useful shoulder season, but cooling, shade, heating, ice, indoor air, severe storms, power, insurance, and seasonal routes shape the rest of the year.

Living through the seasons

Summers are the easier season. Winter comfort deserves a closer look.

Overall Comfort
Moderate

2.3 / 5

Average Summer High
88°F

Warm · 88°F

Days Above 90°F
37 days/year

Good

Summer Feel
Very Good

3.4 / 5

Average Winter Low
24°F / -5°C

Fair

Days Below Freezing
112 days/year

Fair

Winter Feel
Moderate

1.9 / 5

The shape of the year

Humidity, comfortable months, and sunshine show how the seasons differ.

Humidity
74%

Good

Comfortable Months
4 months

Poor

Solar Exposure
1569 peak sun hrs/yr

Poor

Air, allergies, and weather

Air quality and allergies shape day to day comfort. The best months and weather risks help with timing.

Air and allergies

Air Quality
Excellent

4.7 / 5

Allergy Levels
Poor

Current AQI

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Current PM2.5

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Timing and weather

Long Term Fine Particle Pollution
6.1 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Good · 6.1 µg/m³ 2021-2025 modeled average

Best Months
May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Toughest Months
Feb, Jan, Dec
Heat Risk
Moderate

Good

Drought Risk
Low
Weather Volatility
Moderate

3.3 / 5

Overland Park in everyday life

Could Overland Park work for you?

What may work well

  • Overland Park has an 88°F average summer high, four comfortable months, and May, June, September, and October as the best listed stretch.
  • Excellent air quality and a 6.1 microgram modeled fine particle average provide useful air information for the seasonal review.
  • Parks, trails, the arboretum, community facilities, and regional destinations can give the week alternatives when weather changes the plan.

What to think about

  • A 24°F average winter low and 112 freezing days make heating, ice, pipes, entry surfaces, parking, and support important.
  • Poor allergy levels and 74 percent humidity can alter how often outdoor plans feel comfortable.
  • High flood, storm, heat, and overall natural disaster rows add insurance, drainage, power, cooling, and alternate route questions.

Plan Overland Park around heat, storms, and winter readiness

  1. Visit in heat and cold

    Notice cooling, shade, heating, windows, pipes, ice, entry surfaces, parking, allergies, power, insurance, and the route to care, groceries, parks, the arboretum, and regional destinations.

  2. Price the climate inside the home

    Ask about heating, cooling, insulation, ventilation, filters, moisture, roof, maintenance, winter equipment, storm preparation, insurance, and the household’s response to 112 freezing days.

  3. Keep indoor and outdoor choices together

    Pair Overland Park parks, trails, community centers, the arboretum, RideKC, home connection, care, and family visits with alternatives for heat, allergies, severe storms, and winter.

  4. Use the exact climate labels

    Keep Excellent air quality, Poor allergies, Moderate climate heat risk, High hazard heat, Low drought, Moderate volatility, High storm, and High flood distinct in the home decision.

Questions retirees ask

What is Overland Park’s climate like?

Overland Park combines an 88°F average summer high with 37 days above 90°F, a 24°F average winter low, and 112 days below freezing. Humidity is 74 percent, four months are comfortable, and the allergy level is Poor. May, June, September, and October are the best listed months.

Does Overland Park have a hot summer?

The published summer high is 88°F, with 37 days above 90°F and a Very Good summer feel. Cooling, shade, water, allergies, parking, power, and indoor alternatives still matter for the chosen home and route.

How demanding is Overland Park winter?

Overland Park’s winter row combines a 24°F average low, 112 freezing days, and a Moderate winter feel. Review heating, pipes, windows, ice, entry surfaces, tires, parking, daylight, care routes, and support.

Are allergies a concern in Overland Park?

The published allergy level is Poor, even though air quality is Excellent and modeled fine particle pollution averages 6.1 micrograms per cubic meter for 2021 through 2025. Review indoor air, filters, ventilation, moisture, medications, and the household’s sensitivity.

When is Overland Park most comfortable outdoors?

May, June, September, and October are the best listed months, and four months are marked comfortable. Summer heat, winter cold, allergies, storms, the selected home, and the distance to a destination still shape each household’s plan.

Overland Park offers a useful shoulder season and strong air quality labels, but 112 freezing days, Poor allergies, humidity, High storm, flood, and heat rows make the dwelling and route carry much of the year. Save the seasonal plan, Compare another home, and choose Find my fit after climate, care, mobility, insurance, and support questions are visible.

Sources

Climate comfort helps estimate how practical daily life may feel across the year, especially for heat, humidity, cold, and seasonal constraints.

Seasonal timing, health conditions, air conditioning, air quality, and elevation can change the lived experience.

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