Wabaunsee, Kansas Weather
Wabaunsee, Kansas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Wabaunsee, Wabaunsee County.
Full aviation weather for Wabaunsee is published on the Wamego Municipal Airport (K69K) page, 9 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of Wabaunsee have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Wabaunsee: Manhattan Regional Airport (KMHK) 28 km · Marshall Army Air Field (KFRI) 38 km · Freeman Field (K3JC) 44 km · Council Grove Municipal Airport (K63) 56 km
Conditions reported at K69K describe the airfield itself. Weather 9 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Wabaunsee specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Wabaunsee.
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.
Live animated radar for Wabaunsee and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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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 | September 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, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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. 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.
