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Steady Rain Expected in Lee's Summit Today
May 5, 2026
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Lee's Summit, Missouri — Moderate rain expected today with a high of 70°F and a low of 49°F.
Today's Forecast — Tuesday, May 5
- Conditions: Moderate rain
- High / Low: 70°F / 49°F
- Wind: NE 17 mph, gusts to 39 mph
- Precipitation: 78% chance, 0.86 inches expected over 11 hours
- UV Index: 1.85 — Low
- Sunrise / Sunset: 06:14 / 20:13
- Daylight: 14.0 hours
What Matters Most Today
- Rain focus: 78% chance, peaking around 3AM.
- Expected rainfall: about 0.86 inches.
- Wind impact: gusts up to 39 mph.
- Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 83%
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 51°F, 57% chance of precipitation, winds 12 mph, 78% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Light drizzle, 50°F, 63% chance of precipitation, 86% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 50°F, 22% chance of precipitation, 81% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 43 (peak 48) — Good
- PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³
Tomorrow's Outlook
Moderate drizzle with a high of 58°F and a low of 43°F. 37% chance of precipitation.
Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data from Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.
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