Local weather forecast

Weather in Plains, KS

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 67869

Sunny
Now72°F

Sunny

High / Low86° / 64°
Rain chance57%
Wind13 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny72°5% rain
11 AMSunny76°3% rain
12 PMSunny79°2% rain
1 PMSunny82°1% rain
2 PMSunny84°1% rain
3 PMSunny84°1% rain
4 PMSunny85°1% rain
5 PMSunny86°0% rain
6 PMSunny86°0% rain
7 PMSunny82°1% rain
8 PMClear77°1% rain
9 PMClear75°1% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
86° 64°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
90° 68°Sunny
Rain 4%Gust 9 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
87° 65°Overcast
Rain 7%Gust 12 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like68°F
Humidity68%
Pressure29.91 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind13 mph SW
Wind gusts19 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:33 AM
Sunset07:33 PM
Moonrise07:26 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour6 PM · 86°F
Coolest hour8 AM · 68°F
Highest rain chance10 AM · 5%
Strongest gusts10 AM · 19 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 5%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 68°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

72°F, 5% rain chance and 13 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 19 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 72°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 5%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Plains

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.

Plains is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 37.26°N latitude and 100.59°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.

Plains weather today

Sunny and 72°F in Plains, KS. Today's high is 86°F with a 57% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 19 mph. Relative humidity is 68%, pressure is 29.91 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Plains

Sunrise is at 07:33 AM and sunset is at 07:33 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 90°F and a low near 68°F. The maximum rain chance is 4%.

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