Tecumseh, Kansas Weather
Tecumseh, Kansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Tecumseh, Shawnee County.
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About Tecumseh, Kansas
Tecumseh rests on the rolling plains of Shawnee County, where the vast Kansas sky stretches endlessly above. It lies 5.3 miles east of Topeka, KS (from Topeka, KS: bearing 90°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west of Lecompton. The land here is a tapestry of fertile soil, gently sloping towards the meandering Kaw River, its banks fringed with cottonwoods and willows that whisper secrets on the breeze. Fields of golden wheat and verdant corn stretch to the horizon, their neat rows a testament to the agricultural heart of this place, while the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of freshly turned soil and ripening grain. The character of Tecumseh is one of quiet resilience, a steadfast presence under the wide-open sky, where the sun sets in a blaze of fiery oranges and soft purples, painting the landscape with a fleeting, ethereal beauty. The history of Tecumseh is deeply intertwined with the westward expansion of the United States, its roots stretching back to the mid-19th century when settlers, drawn by the rich prairie land and the promise of opportunity, began to establish a community. The local economy has long been anchored in agriculture, with farming and ranching forming the backbone of its prosperity, though modern influences have brought a diversification of businesses that serve the surrounding populace. A notable feature of Tecumseh is its proximity to the Kansas River, a vital artery that once served as a pathway for trade and travel, and today offers opportunities for recreation and a connection to the natural world. The pace of life in Tecumseh maintains a comfortable, unhurried rhythm, a characteristic shared by many communities of the Great Plains, where neighborly bonds are strong and the sense of place is deeply felt.
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| Location | Tecumseh, Shawnee County, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39.048056°N, 95.579145°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 66542, 66607 |
| Area Code | 913 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Tecumseh, Kansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Tecumseh, 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 Tecumseh includes coordinates 39.048056°N, 95.579145°W, situated in Shawnee County. ZIP code 66542, 66607. 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.
