Lawrence, Kansas Weather
Lawrence, Kansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Lawrence, Douglas County.
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About Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle swell of the prairie, its eastern edge defined by the broad, slow sweep of the Kansas River, a ribbon of silver reflecting the immense sky. It lies 23.2 miles west-north-west of Olathe, KS (from Olathe, KS: bearing 286°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-north-west of Eudora. The terrain, a tapestry of fertile bottomlands and rolling uplands, hums with the quiet energy of agricultural abundance, where fields of grain shimmer under the vast, often luminous, Kansas sun. Towering cottonwoods and elms, their branches reaching like ancient arms, line the riverbanks and punctuate the horizons of distant farms, their rustling leaves a constant, soothing murmur. The air itself carries a distinct scent, a blend of damp earth after a summer rain and the dry, sweet perfume of prairie grasses baked by the sun, a fragrance that speaks of enduring seasons and a deep connection to the land. The history of Lawrence is deeply entwined with the turbulent currents of the Civil War era, born from a fervent abolitionist spirit that sought to make Kansas a free state. This legacy of activism and intellectual pursuit continues to resonate, particularly through the presence of the University of Kansas, whose sprawling campus adds a vibrant, youthful pulse to the city’s core, drawing students and scholars from across the nation. The local economy, while still rooted in the agricultural heritage of the surrounding Douglas County, has diversified, embracing a thriving arts scene, independent businesses, and a growing tech sector, all contributing to the unique character of Lawrence. Along Massachusetts Street, the city's main artery, historic limestone buildings stand as silent witnesses to generations of commerce and community, their facades bearing the subtle patina of time, while the riverfront offers a tranquil counterpoint, a place where the natural world reclaims its dominion, offering a quiet respite from the day’s endeavors.
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| Location | Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.971669°N, 95.23525°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 66044, 66045, 66046, 66047, 66049 |
| Area Code | 913 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lawrence, Kansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lawrence, 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 Lawrence includes coordinates 38.971669°N, 95.235250°W, situated in Douglas County. ZIP code 66044, 66045, 66046, 66047, 66049. 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.
