State in United States

Geography of Kansas

Geography of Kansas: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

🌙 69°F now🕔 4:21 PM local📅 Best: August, September and October👥 2.9 million

Geography of Kansas

Latitude39.0473
Longitude-95.6752
Area82.278 sq mi
HemisphereNorthern

Kansas City is 59 mi to the east, Nebraska is 134 mi to the north-west, Omaha is 153 mi to the north and Missouri is 191 mi to the east.

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Coordinates: 39°2′50.3″N 95°40′30.7″W (39.0473, -95.6752)

Quick facts about Kansas

TypeState
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates39°2′50.3″N 95°40′30.7″W (39.0473, -95.6752)
CapitalTopeka
Population2.940.000
Area82.278 sq mi
AbbreviationKS
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
Local time4:21 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsAugust, September and October
ClimateContinental

Summary

Kansas is a state in United States. Kansas is a US state with its capital at Topeka. It has a population of about 2.9 million. The capital is Topeka.

Right now it is 69°F (21°C) in Kansas with clear. It feels like 74°F. Today runs from 66°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 22%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Kansas is August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 19°F.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Kansas today at 9.2/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Climate in Kansas month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January34°19°2,2 in★★☆☆☆
February49°28°1,1 in★★★☆☆
March64°40°1,8 in★★★★
April70°50°5,6 in★★★★
May76°56°5,7 in★★★★
June85°68°5,8 in★★★★
July89°71°5,9 in★★★★
August87°69°2,8 in★★★★
September83°63°3,3 in★★★★
October72°53°2,3 in★★★★
November56°39°2,6 in★★★☆☆
December46°30°1,5 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kansas?

Kansas is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 39.0473, -95.6752. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Kansas right now?

It is currently 69°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 92% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Kansas?

August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Kansas, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Kansas in?

Kansas observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 4:21 PM.

How many people live in Kansas?

Kansas has a population of approximately 2.9 million.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 4:21 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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