Local weather forecast

Weather in Jamestown, KS

Updated 2026-09-26 11:45 local time · ZIP codes 66948

Partly Cloudy
Now71°F

Partly Cloudy

High / Low82° / 62°
Rain chance66%
Wind16 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 5:06AM CDT until September 26 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Jewell County in north central Kansas... Northwestern Mitchell County in north central Kansas... Northeastern Osborne County in north central Kansas... Southeastern Smith County in north central Kansas... * WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 504 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Between 2.5 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Osborne, Downs, Mankato, Cawker City, Glen Elder, Jewell, Burr Oak, Ionia, Webber, Montrose and Lovewell State Park.

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPartly Cloudy71°12% rain
1 PMPartly Cloudy78°7% rain
2 PMPartly Cloudy80°5% rain
3 PMOvercast81°11% rain
4 PMThundery outbreaks in nearby82°10% rain
5 PMThundery outbreaks in nearby82°8% rain
6 PMThundery outbreaks in nearby80°12% rain
7 PMSunny81°5% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby80°19% rain
9 PMClear77°7% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby74°32% rain
11 PMClear74°10% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
82° 62°Sunny
Rain 66%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
81° 66°Sunny
Rain 9%Gust 12 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
83° 65°Overcast
Rain 60%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like66°F
Humidity74%
Pressure29.91 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind16 mph S
Wind gusts23 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:22 AM
Sunset07:22 PM
Moonrise07:13 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 82°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 66°F
Highest rain chance10 PM · 32%
Strongest gusts12 AM · 25 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 32%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 66°F with winds near 16 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

81°F, 5% rain chance and 12 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 25 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 71°F, wind 16 mph, rain chance up to 32%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Local weather characteristics in Jamestown

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.

Jamestown is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 39.60°N latitude and 97.86°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.

Jamestown weather today

Partly Cloudy and 71°F in Jamestown, KS. Today's high is 82°F with a 66% rain chance. Winds are around 16 mph with gusts near 23 mph. Relative humidity is 74%, pressure is 29.91 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Jamestown

Sunrise is at 07:22 AM and sunset is at 07:22 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 81°F and a low near 66°F. The maximum rain chance is 9%.

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