The metropolitan Kansas City area really is large, open and
full of green space. It encompasses approximately 140 cities, eleven counties
and two states. It's linked by an extensive network of interstate and highways -
the area ranks second in freeway miles per capita, falling behind San Antonio -
making commuting easier then in most metros of comparable size.
The mean annual
temperature is 55.5°F. July is the warmest month with a mean temperature of
79.9°F, while January is the coldest with a mean temperature of 27.8°F.