Lake Quivira, Kansas Weather
Lake Quivira, Kansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lake Quivira, Johnson County.
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About Lake Quivira, Kansas
Lake Quivira unfurls its shimmering expanse amidst the gently rolling terrain of Johnson County, a place where the prairie begins its subtle surrender to the woodlands. It lies 3.0 miles west of Shawnee, KS (from Shawnee, KS: bearing 268°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-west of Overland Park. Here, the land rises and falls with a quiet grace, the contours of the earth softened by time and the persistent work of water. Mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching skyward like ancient arms, fringe the shores, their leaves a vibrant green in the summer sun and a fiery spectacle in the autumn. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a peculiar sweetness, a blend of damp earth, pine needles, and the distant hum of cicadas, a sound that seems to hold the very essence of the Kansas summer. The history of Lake Quivira is as rich and varied as the landscape it inhabits, a narrative woven from agricultural roots and a vision for a recreational haven. Originally conceived as a private retreat, its development transformed tracts of farmland into a picturesque residential area, drawing those who sought a tranquil escape without venturing too far from the conveniences of greater metropolitan life. The lake itself, a man-made marvel, became the heart of Lake Quivira, fostering a sense of community around its waters. While the surrounding region still bears the marks of its agricultural past, with fields of corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, the local economy in Lake Quivira has largely shifted towards service industries and the unique charm of its lakeside living, attracting residents who appreciate the blend of natural beauty and accessible amenities.
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| Location | Lake Quivira, Johnson County, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39.040283°N, 94.776628°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 66217 |
| Area Code | 913 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lake Quivira, Kansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lake Quivira, 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 Lake Quivira includes coordinates 39.040283°N, 94.776628°W, situated in Johnson County. ZIP code 66217. 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.
