State in United States

Kansas Travel Guide

Kansas travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 69°F now🕔 10:02 PM local📅 Best: August, September and October👥 2.9 million

Active alerts for Kansas

⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: damaging gusts to 41 mph.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: damaging gusts to 43 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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.

Map of Kansas

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

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

Weather in Kansas right now

🌙
69°F
Clear · feels like 74°F
Humidity92%
Wind4 mph ENE
Gusts6 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover2%
Pressure982 hPa
VisibilityGood · 8 mi
Air quality53 · Moderate
Sunrise6:42 AM
Sunset8:08 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 68%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:02 PM, Aug 22 local time.

⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 97°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: damaging gusts to 41 mph.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: damaging gusts to 43 mph.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌦️ 87° / 66°

Light drizzle · 22% rain · wind 10 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 88° / 67°

Overcast · 11% rain · wind 10 mph

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 time10:02 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsAugust, September and October
ClimateContinental

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★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 10:02 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 22, 2026 at 10:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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