Missouri Weather > Kansas City Weather. Kansas City, MO climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's. The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 20.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Common in South-East Asian cuisine, banana blossoms (aka banana flower or banana heart) are tear-shaped maroon or purplish flowers hanging at the end of banana clusters. They can be eaten raw or cooked and are used primarily in salads, curries or soups. Fresh banana blossoms are available at most Asian groceries.
Small Varieties. Small banana varieties, also called baby bananas, are recognized by their miniature size; the fruit is only about 4 to 5 inches in length with thin, yellow skin. They have and intensely sweet flavor when they are allowed to reach optimal ripeness.