Leawood, Kansas Weather
Leawood, Kansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Leawood, Johnson County.
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About Leawood, Kansas
Leawood, Kansas, unfolds across a gentle, rolling terrain where the rich, dark earth, a legacy of ancient prairies, yields to manicured landscapes and a quiet hum of suburban life. It lies 3.1 miles east-south-east of Overland Park, KS (from Overland Park, KS: bearing 110°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-south-west of Kansas City. The sky here often stretches wide and pale blue, sometimes brushed with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of a Kansas sunset that paints the broad, leafy avenues in ephemeral glory. Mature trees, some standing sentinel from an earlier era, cast dappled shade across well-tended lawns, and the air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp soil and mown grass. Creeks, like Indian Creek and Little Cedar Creek, meander through natural corridors, their banks softened by native grasses and the occasional wild rose, providing a refreshing counterpoint to the ordered elegance of residential neighborhoods. The character of Leawood is deeply tied to its post-World War II development, a period when families sought spacious homes and a peaceful environment, drawing from the fertile agricultural lands that once dominated the region. This history is still visible in the enduring presence of large, established trees that hint at a past where fields stretched further. The local economy thrives on a diversified base, with a strong presence in professional services, healthcare, and retail, reflecting the affluence and stability of its residents. Leawood prides itself on its quality of life, evidenced by its highly-rated public schools and an abundance of parks and recreational facilities, including the expansive Leawood Arboretum, which offers a verdant sanctuary for contemplation and recreation, a testament to the community's commitment to preserving natural beauty within its developed boundaries.
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| Location | Leawood, Johnson County, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.966673°N, 94.616901°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 66206, 66211, 66209 |
| Area Code | 913 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Leawood, Kansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Leawood, 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 Leawood includes coordinates 38.966673°N, 94.616901°W, situated in Johnson County. ZIP code 66206, 66211, 66209. 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.
