What is today's weather forecast for Plains, KS?

Today's forecast for Plains shows a low of 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Clear, with a low around 39.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Plains, KS?

The 7-day forecast for Plains shows highs from 52 to 80 degrees and lows from 32 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Plains, KS this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Plains this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Plains weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Plains forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Plains, KS Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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40°F
Feels Like 34°F

Humidity N/A Dew Point N/A Wind WNW 9 MPH Gusts 11 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 16.7 miles SW of central Plains
at 1:33 AM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures drop from 80°F to a low of 55°F, then recover to 59°F by week's end. Mostly dry conditions with only one day showing rain chances.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 6°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 59°F with lows around 29°F.

This Date in Weather History

1953 - Strong southeasterly winds associated with a Pacific cold front reached 70 mph at Sacramento CA to equal their all-time record. The previous record had been established in a similar weather pattern on December 12th of the previous year.

Plains, KS 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Nov 13

Night: Clear, with a low around 39. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday Nov 14

Day: Sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Sunny, with a high near 67.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Sunny, with a high near 67.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

About Plains, KS

Plains is a city in Meade County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,037. It is located along U.S. Route 54 highway. Plains is notable for the width of its main street, which is the widest in the United States at 155 feet 5 inches (47.37 m) across.

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