Neosho Rapids, Kansas Weather
Neosho Rapids, Kansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Neosho Rapids, Lyon County.
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About Neosho Rapids, Kansas
Neosho Rapids rests in a broad, fertile valley where the Neosho River, a ribbon of ochre and jade, meanders across the Kansas plains. It lies 49.9 miles south-south-west of Topeka, KS (from Topeka, KS: bearing 200°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west-south-west of Lebo. The land here is a study in gentle slopes, vast horizons, and the quiet persistence of prairie grasses, punctuated by stands of sturdy cottonwoods and willows that cluster along the water's edge. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of alfalfa, a fragrance that seems to settle deep into the bones of the place. In the distance, the sky is a boundless canvas, often painted with dramatic cloud formations that shift and morph with the passing hours, casting ever-changing patterns of light and shadow across the fields. The history of Neosho Rapids is deeply entwined with the very river that gives it its name, a waterway that once served as a vital artery for transportation and trade. Early settlers were drawn to its rich soil, establishing farms that continue to define the local economy, with grain and livestock forming the backbone of its agricultural output. Though time has smoothed the rough edges of its frontier past, a sense of enduring resilience remains, a quiet pride in the generations who have worked this land. The rhythm of life in Neosho Rapids is dictated by the seasons and the steady pulse of the river, a gentle cadence that allows for contemplation and a profound connection to the natural world.
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| Location | Neosho Rapids, Lyon County, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.36946°N, 95.991935°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 66864 |
| Area Code | 913 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Neosho Rapids, Kansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Neosho Rapids, 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 Neosho Rapids includes coordinates 38.369460°N, 95.991935°W, situated in Lyon County. ZIP code 66864. 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.
