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Current Weather in Atchison, KS

Updated: Wed Sep 9th 2026 11:15 PM CDT

Light Rain

77^°F 25^°C

Feels Like 82^°F / 28^°C

Atchison, KS weather condition is Light Rain and 77°F.

Today's Weather in Atchison,KS

The current weather in Atchison KS as of 11:15 PM CDT on Wed Sep 9th 2026, has a sky condition of Light Rain with the visibility of 6 mile(s). It is 77 degrees fahrenheit but feels like 82 degrees with a forecasted high of 90 and low of 76. The barometric pressure is 30.01 - measured by inches of mercury - and is steady since its last observation. The humidity is 81 percent that's rising since the last report, with a dew point of 71 degrees fahrenheit which is rising. Wind direction is from the South-Southeast at 6 miles per hour, gusting at 13.9 miles per hour. Sunrise was at 6:56 AM and Sunset was at 7:39 PM. The moon phase is a New Moon moon rising at 4:46 AM with 2% illumination. Thank you for listening to the weather report from LocalConditions.com!

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Barometer 30.01 inHg. rising
Humidity 81% rising
Heat Index 81°F
Wind from SSE. 6 mph
Wind Gust 13.9 miles per hour
Wind Chill 77°F
UV Index 0

Dew Point 71°F rising
Visibility 6 mi.
Sunrise 6:56 AM
Sunset 7:39 PM
Moonrise 4:46 AM
Moonset 6:48 PM
Moon Phase New Moon Moon 2%

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Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 90°F and a low of 76°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 80% chance with an estimated 0.45in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 12mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 72%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 90° \| Lo 76°	72%	80% \| est. 0.45in	0%	11.2 mph

Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 78°F and a low of 68°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 87% chance with an estimated 3.1in. Winds will be light at 8mph at times. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 86%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 78° \| Lo 68°	86%	87% \| est. 3.1in	0%	7.2 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 83°F and a low of 66°F. 9% possible chance of rain predicted. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 11mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 78%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 83° \| Lo 66°	78%	9%	0%	10.1 mph

Sunny

Sunny with a high of 90°F and a low of 71°F. 10% possible chance of rain predicted with an estimated 0in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 11mph. The humidity will be on the higher side, reaching around 70%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 90° \| Lo 71°	70%	10% \| est. 0in	0%	10.1 mph

Scattered Showers

Scattered Showers with a high of 82°F and a low of 68°F. Probable rainfall forecasted, having an 81% chance with an estimated 0.29in. Winds will be moderate, blowing around 17mph. Expect high humidity with levels above 80% to 81%.

Temperature	Humidity	Rainfall	Snow	Wind
Hi 82° \| Lo 68°	81%	81% \| est. 0.29in	0%	16.3 mph

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Hourly Temperature

The current temperature today is 77^°F. The morning temperature of 77°^F is lowest at 5am with the daytime high of 90°^F at 5pm and a low around 76°^F at 11am is expected.

Hourly Barometric Pressure

The highest pressure today is 30.02^inHg at 11am and lowest being 29.88^inHg at 1am.

Hourly Wind Speeds

The fastest wind is reported to be 11.2^mph at 3pm, while the slowest is 2.5^mph around 7am; expect wind gusts peaking 22.4^mph at 3pm.

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Current National Weather

Midwest Rain and Heat Relief - 09-09 to 09-11

Updated Wed Sep 9th 2026, 6:12am PDT

The Midwest will see heavy rain and possible severe weather moving toward interior New England tonight. The high temperatures in the south-central U.S. will ease up by Thursday. Showers and storms are expected across the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic, with heavy rain in the central Appalachians. Monsoon moisture will bring afternoon storms to Arizona and New Mexico, potentially causing flash floods. Meanwhile, the Southeast U.S. will experience lingering showers, and dry conditions continue in the Northwest.

Midwest to New England

Today, heavy rain and severe weather will spread from the Midwest to the lower Great Lakes and reach interior New England by tonight. A cold front, associated with a low-pressure system from southern Canada, is the driver of this weather change.

South-Central U.S.

By Thursday, the oppressive heat wave across the south-central U.S. will ease. A cold front will bring in some relief with showers, clouds, and occasional thunderstorms.

Central Plains to Mid-Atlantic

Over the next couple of days, expect showers and thunderstorms stretching from the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic. Today, locally heavy rain is likely in the Mid-Mississippi Valley, followed by the central Appalachians on Thursday.

Southwest U.S.

Monsoonal moisture will lead to afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms in Arizona and New Mexico. Some storms may reach into Colorado today. Be cautious, as heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding, especially in urban areas and near burn scars.