Topeka, Kansas Weather
Topeka, Kansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Topeka, Shawnee County.
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About Topeka, Kansas
Topeka rests on the rolling prairie lands of Kansas, its gentle terrain shaped by the meandering Kansas River. It lies 24.4 miles west-north-west of Lawrence, KS (from Lawrence, KS: bearing 283°T), and is situated 10.4 miles east-south-east of Silver Lake. This waterway, a constant presence, has long been a lifeblood for the region, influencing settlement and trade since its indigenous inhabitants first charted these fertile grounds. Founded in the mid-19th century, Topeka quickly grew into a vital hub, its destiny intertwined with the westward expansion of the United States and the burgeoning agricultural economy. The rich, dark soil of Shawnee County, a deep loam perfect for cultivation, became the bedrock of its prosperity, supporting a vibrant farming community and drawing industries that processed these abundant harvests. The very air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, seems to carry the scent of turned earth and ripening grain, a quiet testament to the land's enduring generosity. The cultural character of Topeka is one of resilience and quiet dignity, a reflection of the prairie spirit that values hard work and community. Its notable landmarks, like the imposing Kansas State Capitol building with its golden dome, stand as proud symbols of its role as the state's capital. For those seeking higher education, Washburn University offers a respected academic presence within Topeka. While the city may not boast professional major league sports teams, its heart beats with the passion for collegiate and local athletics. Throughout the year, Topeka hosts events that draw people together, from agricultural fairs to civic celebrations, each adding a new layer to its ongoing story. Among its famous figures, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, whose boyhood home is preserved here, is perhaps its most globally recognized son, his legacy a quiet echo in the landscape.
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| Location | Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39.048334°N, 95.678037°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 66612, 66621, 66601, 66603, 66604 |
| Area Code | 913 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Topeka, Kansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Topeka, 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 Topeka includes coordinates 39.048334°N, 95.678037°W, situated in Shawnee County. ZIP code 66612, 66621, 66601, 66603, 66604. 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.
