Local weather forecast

Weather in Shawnee, KS

Updated 2026-08-11 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 66203, 66216, 66217, 66218 + more

Now85°F

Sunny

High / Low104° / 79°

Rain chance2%

Wind15 mph

Weather alerts

Active alerts

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 11 at 1:50AM CDT until August 12 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109. * WHERE...In Kansas, Linn KS and Miami Counties. In Missouri, Cooper, Howard, Pettis, Saline, Bates, Cass, Henry, and Johnson MO Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

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.

Hourly

Next hours

Now

85°1% rain

1 PM

102°1% rain

2 PM

104°1% rain

3 PM

103°1% rain

4 PM

104°7% rain

5 PM

101°0% rain

6 PM

101°0% rain

7 PM

98°0% rain

8 PM

93°1% rain

9 PM

90°1% rain

10 PM

89°1% rain

11 PM

89°1% rain

Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11

104° 79°Sunny

Rain 2%Gust 19 mph

Tomorrow2026-08-12

108° 79°Sunny

Rain 57%Gust 16 mph

Thursday2026-08-13

106° 75°Sunny

Rain 57%Gust 21 mph

Conditions

Weather details

Feels like85°F

Humidity62%

Pressure29.91 inHg

Visibility10 mi

Wind15 mph SW

Wind gusts18 mph

Precipitation0.00 in

UV index7

Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:28 AM

Sunset08:19 PM

Moonrise04:33 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 7%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 85°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

85°F, 1% rain chance and 15 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 29 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 85°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 7%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 7. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Shawnee weather today

Sunny and 85°F in Shawnee, KS. Today's high is 104°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 18 mph. Relative humidity is 62%, pressure is 29.91 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Shawnee

Sunrise is at 06:28 AM and sunset is at 08:19 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 108°F and a low near 79°F. The maximum rain chance is 57%.

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