Elwood, Kansas Weather
Elwood, Kansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Elwood, Doniphan County.
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About Elwood, Kansas
Elwood lies in a broad, fertile valley where the land gently slopes toward the Missouri River. It lies 1.6 miles west-south-west of St. Joseph, MO (from St. Joseph, MO: bearing 237°T), and is situated 1.6 miles west-south-west of Saint Joseph. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, has been shaped by eons of water and wind, fostering a landscape of rolling fields that stretch to horizons often softened by the hazy, golden light of late afternoon. The air itself carries a certain weight, a humid stillness that can settle in during the summer months, broken only by the distant rumble of a passing train or the rustle of corn stalks whispering secrets to the breeze. The character of Elwood is one of quiet endurance, of a place rooted deeply in the earth and the slow, predictable turning of the seasons. The history of Elwood is inextricably linked to the vast agricultural potential of this region, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. For generations, the rich soil has sustained farms that yield crops like corn and soybeans, a cycle of planting and harvest that dictates the rhythm of life. The proximity to the Missouri River, a vital artery for commerce in earlier times, once played a more prominent role in Elwood's story, facilitating the transport of goods and people. While the river's direct economic impact may have lessened, its presence continues to shape the environment, offering a subtle coolness to the air and a constant, murmurous soundtrack to the quiet days in Elwood.
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| Location | Elwood, Doniphan County, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39.75555°N, 94.872466°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 66024 |
| Area Code | 913 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Elwood, Kansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Elwood, 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 Elwood includes coordinates 39.755550°N, 94.872466°W, situated in Doniphan County. ZIP code 66024. Telephone area code: 913. 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.
