Chapman, Kansas Weather
Chapman, Kansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Chapman, Dickinson County.
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About Chapman, Kansas
Chapman rests in a wide, green embrace of the Kansas prairie, where the sky stretches out like an endless, pale blue canvas. It lies 28.3 miles west-south-west of Manhattan, KS (from Manhattan, KS: bearing 239°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-east of Enterprise. Rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and sun, give way to fertile plains that stretch as far as the eye can see, broken only by the occasional cluster of cottonwood trees lining the gentle curves of the Smoky Hill River. The air here carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the earthy aroma of cultivated fields and the faint, sweet perfume of wild grasses that sway in the constant breeze. Evenings often paint the western horizon in hues of rose and lavender, a spectacle that settles over Chapman with a quiet, profound beauty. The history of Chapman is etched into the very soil, a testament to the tenacity of those who first settled this land. Established in the late 19th century, its fortunes have long been tied to the rich agricultural bounty of the region, with wheat and corn forming the backbone of its economy for generations. The grain elevators, sentinel-like against the vast sky, still stand as proud reminders of this enduring legacy. While the railroad once brought a bustling energy, Chapman now embraces a more measured pace of life, a quiet dignity that resonates in the friendly waves exchanged between neighbors and the steady hum of tractors out on the fields. A particular charm lies in its unassuming architecture, the simple, sturdy buildings speaking of practicality and a deep connection to the land.
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| Location | Chapman, Dickinson County, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.972221°N, 97.022514°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 67431 |
| Area Code | 785 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Chapman, Kansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Chapman, Kansas, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Chapman includes coordinates 38.972221°N, 97.022514°W, situated in Dickinson County. ZIP code 67431. Telephone area code: 785. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
