Kansas City Shatters 119-Year March Heat Record

Temperature reaches 92 degrees, breaking previous high set in 1907.

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:53pm

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Kansas City, Missouri set a new all-time March heat record on Saturday, reaching a scorching 92 degrees. This breaks the previous record of 91 degrees set back in 1907, a record that had stood for 119 years.

Why it matters

The record-breaking heat in Kansas City is yet another sign of the impacts of climate change, with temperatures rising well above historical norms for this time of year. This type of extreme weather can have significant effects on agriculture, energy usage, and public health in the region.

The details

The new record was set at Kansas City International Airport on Saturday afternoon. The previous all-time March high of 91 degrees was recorded on March 21, 1907, making this a new historic milestone for the city.

  • The record was broken on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
  • The previous record of 91 degrees was set on March 21, 1907.

The players

Kansas City International Airport

The location where the new March heat record was measured.

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What’s next

Meteorologists will continue to monitor weather patterns in the region to see if this heat wave continues or if temperatures return to more seasonal norms.

The takeaway

The record-breaking heat in Kansas City is a stark reminder of the accelerating impacts of climate change, underscoring the need for communities to prepare for more extreme weather events in the years ahead.