Wabaunsee, Kansas Weather
Wabaunsee, Kansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Wabaunsee, Wabaunsee County.
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About Wabaunsee, Kansas
Wabaunsee unfolds across a landscape of rolling prairie, where the sky seems to stretch infinitely above and the Flint Hills begin their gentle, verdant ascent. It lies 12.4 miles east-south-east of Manhattan, KS (from Manhattan, KS: bearing 102°T), and is situated 4.4 miles south-south-west of Wamego. The very air here carries the clean scent of sun-baked grass and, after a rain, the deep, earthy perfume of soil that has known generations of cultivation. The land itself is a study in subtle contours, a soft, undulating sea of green and gold under the vast Kansas heavens, punctuated by the occasional cluster of sturdy oaks and elms lining the draws and creek beds. In the late afternoon, as the sun begins its descent, the western horizon ignites in hues of apricot and rose, casting long, dancing shadows that breathe a quiet life into the open spaces. The history of Wabaunsee is deeply intertwined with the pioneers who first sought sustenance and shelter on these fertile plains, their resilience a silent echo in the enduring spirit of the place. Originally established by settlers with strong abolitionist leanings, the area carries a legacy of conviction that has shaped its character, a quiet determination that still resonates. The local economy, like so many on the prairie, draws its strength from the land, with agriculture—grain and cattle ranching—forming the bedrock of its livelihood, a steady, dependable pulse. The iconic Beecher Bible and Rifle Church, a landmark of historical significance, stands as a tangible reminder of the region's founding principles, a silent sentinel overlooking the surrounding countryside.
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| Location | Wabaunsee, Wabaunsee County, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39.146109°N, 96.346109°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 66547 |
| Area Code | 913 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Wabaunsee, Kansas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wabaunsee, 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 Wabaunsee includes coordinates 39.146109°N, 96.346109°W, situated in Wabaunsee County. ZIP code 66547. 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.
