Local weather forecast

Weather in Wakefield, KS

Updated 2026-08-11 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 67487

Light drizzle
Now87°F

Light drizzle

High / Low103° / 79°
Rain chance1%
Wind16 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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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...Portions of central, east central, and north central Kansas. * 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

NowLight drizzle87°1% rain
1 PMSunny98°1% rain
2 PMSunny100°0% rain
3 PMSunny103°0% rain
4 PMSunny103°0% rain
5 PMSunny103°0% rain
6 PMSunny101°0% rain
7 PMSunny97°0% rain
8 PMSunny92°0% rain
9 PMClear88°1% rain
10 PMClear86°1% rain
11 PMClear84°1% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
103° 79°Sunny
Rain 1%Gust 18 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
110° 81°Sunny
Rain 36%Gust 17 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Patchy rain nearby
110° 71°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 57%Gust 35 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like87°F
Humidity59%
Pressure29.87 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind16 mph SSW
Wind gusts18 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index7
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:37 AM
Sunset08:28 PM
Moonrise04:41 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 1%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

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

Best window: 12 PM

87°F, 1% rain chance and 16 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 32 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 87°F, wind 16 mph, rain chance up to 1%.

High UV protection needed

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

Wakefield weather today

Light drizzle and 87°F in Wakefield, KS. Today's high is 103°F with a 1% rain chance. Winds are around 16 mph with gusts near 18 mph. Relative humidity is 59%, pressure is 29.87 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Wakefield

Sunrise is at 06:37 AM and sunset is at 08:28 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 110°F and a low near 81°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.

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