Local weather forecast

Weather in Lawrence, KS

Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 66044, 66045, 66046, 66047 + more

Overcast
Now63°F

Overcast

High / Low82° / 63°
Rain chance68%
Wind9 mph
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Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast63°29% rain
9 AMOvercast64°28% rain
10 AMOvercast66°23% rain
11 AMOvercast68°20% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby71°12% rain
1 PMOvercast76°12% rain
2 PMPartly Cloudy79°4% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy81°4% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby82°7% rain
5 PMLight rain shower80°36% rain
6 PMSunny78°3% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby76°46% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
82° 63°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 68%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
80° 64°Sunny
Rain 73%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
83° 65°Overcast
Rain 15%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like62°F
Humidity89%
Pressure30.03 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind9 mph SSE
Wind gusts22 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:12 AM
Sunset07:12 PM
Moonrise07:03 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 82°F
Coolest hour8 AM · 64°F
Highest rain chance6 AM · 77%
Strongest gusts3 AM · 23 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 46%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 62°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

71°F, 12% rain chance and 10 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 22 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 63°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 46%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Lawrence

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.

Lawrence is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 38.97°N latitude and 95.23°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.

Lawrence weather today

Overcast and 63°F in Lawrence, KS. Today's high is 82°F with a 68% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 22 mph. Relative humidity is 89%, pressure is 30.03 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Lawrence

Sunrise is at 07:12 AM and sunset is at 07:12 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 80°F and a low near 64°F. The maximum rain chance is 73%.

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