Simpson, Kansas Weather
Simpson, Kansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Simpson, Mitchell County.
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About Simpson, Kansas
Simpson, Kansas, unfolds under a sky that seems to stretch for miles, an endless canvas painted with the subtle hues of the prairie. It lies 41.4 miles north-north-west of Salina, KS (from Salina, KS: bearing 336°T), and is situated 19.2 miles south-west of Concordia. Rolling fields of wheat and corn form a textured quilt, their greens and golds rippling in the wind like a slow, breathing sea. The land itself is a study in gentle contours, rising and falling with a quiet dignity that speaks of ancient geological forces. A solitary grain elevator, a sentinel against the horizon, stands as a testament to the agricultural heart of this place, its weathered metal catching the afternoon sun with a faint, metallic gleam. The air here carries the clean, dry scent of sun-baked earth and ripening grain, a fragrance that settles deep in the lungs. The story of Simpson is intrinsically tied to the rich, dark soil that has sustained generations. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the fertile plains, the town's economy has always been anchored in agriculture, with wheat farming being a particularly enduring legacy. The rhythm of the seasons dictates life in Simpson, from the hopeful planting in spring to the bountiful harvest in late summer. While the railroad once played a more prominent role in connecting Simpson to the wider world, its presence is still felt in the quiet tracks that traverse the landscape. Today, the character of Simpson is one of quiet perseverance and community, where neighbors know each other by name and the shared experience of the prairie shapes a distinct, unhurried way of life.
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| Location | Simpson, Mitchell County, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39.385281°N, 97.931432°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 67478 |
| Area Code | 785 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Simpson, Kansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Simpson, 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 Simpson includes coordinates 39.385281°N, 97.931432°W, situated in Mitchell County. ZIP code 67478. Telephone area code: 785. 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.
