...Kansas City Winter Weather Statistics Page... Weather.gov > Kansas City/Pleasant Hill, MO > ...Kansas City Winter Weather Statistics Page... ...Winter Weather Awareness... Found below is a listing of numerous snowfall and temperature facts for the Kansas City and surrounding cities during the winter season. Note: Some historical climate data may be incomplete for St Joseph, Kirksville, Sedalia, and Olathe, but are included for informational purposes. Kansas City: Average winter snowfall (Oct-Apr, 1981-2010): 18.8
Growing Requirements of Dahlia Plants. Dahlias are summer blooming tubers that are generally only hardy in USDA zones 7-11. In the majority of the country, Dahlias must be planted each spring. and then cut back and dug each fall after the first killing frost. Dahlia plants grow and bloom best in full sun.
Knowing your 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone is a useful tool when selecting plants for your garden. The zones are based on an area's average annual minimum winter temperature. Use the link above to find out your zone. Then, when you are shopping for plants you should check the zone listed on the plant's tag or label to see if it is suited to your zone. Planting a perennial, shrub or tree whose hardiness zone is Zone 9 in an area that is in Zone 5 means that the plant is likely to freeze and die in winter.