Kansas Weather Forecast
Kansas weather: 72°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 72°F (22°C) in Kansas with overcast. It feels like 78°F. Today runs from 69°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Kansas is March, 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 slightly cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 80°F is 3.8°F below the 84°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. fishing is the strongest bet in Kansas today at 9.9/10. Gusts to 31 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Kansas right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:01 PM, Sep 30 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Kansas
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌦️ Light rain | 80° / 69° | 60% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light rain | 74° / 58° | 65% · 0,3 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 52° | 65% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 53° | 1% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 56° | 1% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 50° | 0% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 48° | 1% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌧️ Rain | 70° / 56° | 4% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 52° | 2% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 78° / 55° | 2% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 80° / 56° | 3% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 59° | 4% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 62° | 6% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 62° | 6% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 61° | 6% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 73° / 55° | 4% | 18 mph | 5 |
Climate in Kansas month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° | 19° | 2,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 28° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 64° | 40° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 70° | 50° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 76° | 56° | 5,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 85° | 68° | 5,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 89° | 71° | 5,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 87° | 70° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 84° | 65° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 72° | 53° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 56° | 39° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 46° | 30° | 1,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Kansas
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Air quality and pollen in Kansas
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Kansas
Go in March, 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.
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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 72°F (22°C) with overcast. Humidity is 88% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kansas?
March, 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 3:01 PM.
How many people live in Kansas?
Kansas has a population of approximately 2.9 million.
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| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 September 30, 2026 at 3:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
