...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.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Wednesday issued its new Plant Hardiness Zone Map, last updated in 1990. Syracuse and most of Central New York moved from zone 5a to zone 5b, which means winter is warmer than it used to be. Parts of Oswego and Auburn moved from zone 5b to the warmer 6a zone.