Olathe, Kansas Weather
Olathe, Kansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Olathe, Johnson County.
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About Olathe, Kansas
Olathe unfolds across the gently rolling prairie, a landscape shaped by a history of agriculture and westward expansion. It lies 6.8 miles south-west of Lenexa, KS (from Lenexa, KS: bearing 223°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-east of Gardner. The rich, dark soil, a legacy of ancient grasses, still cradles the memory of bison herds and the quiet determination of pioneers who sought a new life here. Early settlers were drawn to the fertile ground and the promise of abundant harvests, laying the foundation for a community that would grow and diversify. The economy of Olathe, once rooted deeply in farming and ranching, has blossomed into a robust mix of technology, manufacturing, and service industries, reflecting the broader economic shifts of the region. The open sky above, a vast canvas for ever-changing weather, seems to imbue the very air with a sense of boundless possibility. The cultural character of Olathe is one of pragmatic optimism, a blend of Midwestern sensibility and forward-looking ambition. While no singular, towering landmark defines its skyline, the everyday beauty of its neighborhoods and the quiet hum of its civic life offer their own gentle charm, particularly as the sun dips low, casting long shadows across manicured lawns. The city is home to a branch of MidAmerica Nazarene University, contributing to its intellectual landscape. Though Olathe may not boast a professional sports dynasty, its residents embrace local teams with a hearty spirit. Major events, like the annual Olathe Sweet Corn Festival, celebrate the area's agricultural heritage, drawing crowds with the simple joy of summer's bounty. Among its notable figures, former MLB pitcher Albert Pujols, who spent a significant portion of his formative years in Olathe, stands as a prominent example of talent nurtured within its embrace.
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| Location | Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.881396°N, 94.819128°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 66061, 66062, 66051, 66063 |
| Area Code | 913 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Olathe, Kansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Olathe, 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 Olathe includes coordinates 38.881396°N, 94.819128°W, situated in Johnson County. ZIP code 66061, 66062, 66051, 66063. 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.
