Local weather forecast

Weather in Powhattan, KS

Updated 2026-08-11 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 66527

Sunny
Now84°F

Sunny

High / Low94° / 75°
Rain chance5%
Wind16 mph
Weather alerts

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Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 1:50AM CDT until August 11 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and north central, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 1:06AM CDT until August 11 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Clay, Cloud, Brown, Jackson, Jefferson, Nemaha, Pottawatomie, and Riley Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.

Safety instructions

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny84°3% rain
1 PMSunny90°2% rain
2 PMSunny94°1% rain
3 PMSunny88°2% rain
4 PMSunny93°1% rain
5 PMSunny92°1% rain
6 PMSunny91°2% rain
7 PMSunny88°3% rain
8 PMSunny85°3% rain
9 PMClear82°3% rain
10 PMClear81°3% rain
11 PMClear80°3% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
94° 75°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 19 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Partly Cloudy
106° 76°Partly Cloudy
Rain 36%Gust 22 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
106° 70°Sunny
Rain 59%Gust 17 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like87°F
Humidity66%
Pressure29.88 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind16 mph SW
Wind gusts19 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:30 AM
Sunset08:24 PM
Moonrise04:34 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 3%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 87°F with winds near 16 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

85°F, 3% rain chance and 14 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 30 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 84°F, wind 16 mph, rain chance up to 3%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 3.

Powhattan weather today

Sunny and 84°F in Powhattan, KS. Today's high is 94°F with a 5% rain chance. Winds are around 16 mph with gusts near 19 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 29.88 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Powhattan

Sunrise is at 06:30 AM and sunset is at 08:24 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Partly Cloudy with a high near 106°F and a low near 76°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.

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