State in United States

Things to Do in Kansas

Top things to do in Kansas: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

🌙 69°F now🕔 6:55 PM local📅 Best: August, September and October👥 2.9 million

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

Weather in Kansas right now

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69°F
Clear · feels like 70°F
Humidity74%
Wind4 mph E
Gusts11 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure982 hPa
VisibilityGood · 8 mi
Air quality57 · Moderate
Sunrise6:43 AM
Sunset8:06 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 86%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:55 PM, Aug 24 local time.

⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 101°F (38°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 110°F (43°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: damaging gusts to 41 mph.

Best time to visit Kansas

Go in August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

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 (20°C) in Kansas with clear. It feels like 70°F. Today runs from 62°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 12%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - 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 cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 77°F is 9.9°F below the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Kansas today at 9.6/10. 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.

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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 (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 74% 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 6:55 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 24, 2026 at 6:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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