Local weather forecast

Weather in Emporia, KS

Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 66801

Overcast
Now66°F

Overcast

High / Low82° / 63°
Rain chance65%
Wind9 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast66°27% rain
9 AMPatchy rain nearby63°21% rain
10 AMPartly Cloudy67°12% rain
11 AMCloudy71°14% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby76°11% rain
1 PMSunny80°2% rain
2 PMSunny81°1% rain
3 PMSunny82°1% rain
4 PMSunny82°2% rain
5 PMSunny82°1% rain
6 PMSunny82°3% rain
7 PMSunny80°5% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
82° 63°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 65%Gust 18 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
82° 65°Sunny
Rain 60%Gust 12 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
84° 66°Overcast
Rain 17%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like66°F
Humidity86%
Pressure30.00 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind9 mph SSE
Wind gusts16 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:16 AM
Sunset07:16 PM
Moonrise07:07 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 82°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 63°F
Highest rain chance9 PM · 70%
Strongest gusts12 AM · 34 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 27%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 66°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 5 PM

82°F, 1% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 27 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 66°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 27%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Emporia

Kansas weather is highly variable, with hot summers, cold outbreaks in winter, strong winds and a significant risk of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in spring and early summer.

Emporia is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 38.40°N latitude and 96.18°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Emporia weather today

Overcast and 66°F in Emporia, KS. Today's high is 82°F with a 65% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 16 mph. Relative humidity is 86%, pressure is 30.00 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Emporia

Sunrise is at 07:16 AM and sunset is at 07:16 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 82°F and a low near 65°F. The maximum rain chance is 60%.

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