Current Weather and Forecast in Wichita, KS

Kansas, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 22:00
67°
Clear Feels like 62° · High 78° / Low 57°
Wind
6 mph
Humidity
43%
0 Low
Updated 20 min ago

Wichita hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 78°F (26°C) is about 8°F (4°C) above the typical October high of 70°F (21°C).

Now
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7:29 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
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6 PM
7 PM
7:05 PM
Sunset
8 PM
9 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
62°
Wind
6 mph
SSE · gusts 12 mph
Humidity
43%
Pressure
30.09 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
1% chance today

Wichita weather tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6)

Tomorrow in Wichita looks sunny, with a high of 84° and an overnight low of 61°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (moderate).

High / Low
84° / 61°
Precipitation
1%
Sunrise / sunset
07:29 AM / 07:05 PM

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Wichita 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 78° Low 57°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Tue, Oct 6 Tuesday
Sunny
High 84° Low 61°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 88° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Sunny
High 87° Low 66°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 86° Low 67°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Sunny
High 86° Low 67°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Sunny
High 90° Low 67°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Sunny
High 87° Low 70°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 76° Low 71°
Chance of precipitation: 72%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
High 84° Low 69°
Chance of precipitation: 81%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Partly Cloudy
High 73° Low 62°
Chance of precipitation: 71%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Sunny
High 71° Low 56°
Chance of precipitation: 5%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Sunny
High 61° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Sunny
High 66° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 1%

About the weather in Wichita

Wichita has a humid subtropical climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 26°. May brings the most rain, on about 14 days, while June is the sunniest, with 12.7 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 90 days.

Wichita climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

What is the rainiest month in Wichita?
May, at 7.3 inches (184 mm) over about 14 days. February is the driest month, at 1.1 inches (28 mm).
How often does it rain in Wichita?
About 90 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 34.4 inches (872 mm). That works out at roughly 9.7 mm on an average wet day.
Which month is warmest in Wichita?
July, averaging 90°F (32°C) by day and 72°F (22°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 103°F (40°C).
Is Wichita cold in winter?
January nights average 26°F (-4°C). Frost and occasional ice are part of the season.
Is there snow in Wichita?
Yes - about 6 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated November through March.
What is the best month to go to Wichita?
Aim for March to April and September to October if you get the choice: warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up, and highs average 71°F (22°C) against roughly 7 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in March.
What is the coldest month in Wichita?
January, with highs of 44°F (6°C) and lows near 26°F (-4°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -18°F (-28°C).
How many hot months does Wichita have?
Average highs hold at 30°C or above for 3 months of the year. Outside that, January pulls back to 44°F (6°C).