Ottawa, Kansas Weather
Ottawa, Kansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Ottawa, Franklin County.
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About Ottawa, Kansas
Ottawa, Kansas, unfolds across a landscape where the prairie grasses meet the gentle rise and fall of the land, a place of wide horizons and a sky that seems to stretch forever. It lies 24.7 miles south of Lawrence, KS (from Lawrence, KS: bearing 184°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east of Pomona. The Marais des Cygnes River, a silken ribbon of brown water, winds its way through the southern edge of Ottawa, its banks fringed with cottonwoods and willows that whisper secrets in the constant breeze. The air here carries the clean scent of cultivated fields and the earthy perfume of damp soil after a summer rain, a fragrance that settles deep into the lungs. The buildings of Ottawa, often of brick or weathered wood, stand with a quiet resilience, their windows reflecting the passing clouds and the slow, deliberate rhythm of the day. The history of Ottawa is deeply entwined with the ebb and flow of settlement and industry, a story written in the very soil and the enduring spirit of its people. Originally established as a stop on the Santa Fe Trail, it later blossomed with the arrival of the railroad, becoming a hub for agriculture and, for a time, a significant center for the manufacture of furniture, a legacy still visible in some of the older, sturdier structures. The local economy today draws strength from its agricultural roots, with vast fields of corn and soybeans painting the surrounding countryside in shades of green and gold, alongside a growing presence in light manufacturing and services. Ottawa is also known for its commitment to education, anchored by Ottawa University, a respected institution that adds a youthful energy to the community. The annual Franklin County Fair, a cherished tradition, draws crowds from miles around, celebrating the agricultural bounty and fostering a sense of shared identity that defines this particular corner of Kansas.
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| Location | Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.615567°N, 95.267752°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 66067 |
| Area Code | 913 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ottawa, Kansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ottawa, 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 Ottawa includes coordinates 38.615567°N, 95.267752°W, situated in Franklin County. ZIP code 66067. 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.
