Weather in Fort Scott, KS
Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 66701
Patchy rain nearby
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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Weather insights for today
There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 33%.
It feels like 66°F with winds near 10 mph.
71°F, 15% rain chance and 10 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 19 mph.
Current temperature is 69°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 33%.
UV index is 1.
Local weather characteristics in Fort Scott
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.
Fort Scott is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 37.84°N latitude and 94.71°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.
Fort Scott weather today
Patchy rain nearby and 69°F in Fort Scott, KS. Today's high is 78°F with a 62% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 15 mph. Relative humidity is 67%, pressure is 30.06 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Fort Scott
Sunrise is at 07:10 AM and sunset is at 07:10 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 86°F and a low near 65°F. The maximum rain chance is 57%.