What is the weather in Lawrence, KS right now?

The latest observation from Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport was 55°F and clear, reported at 10/27/2026, 5:20 AM CDT.

What is the high temperature today in Lawrence, KS?

The National Weather Service forecast for tuesday calls for a high near 70°F. Mostly Cloudy.

Will it rain in Lawrence, KS in the next 24 hours?

The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.

What is the 10-day forecast for Lawrence, KS?

The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 5) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 61°F to 63°F and up to a 45% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Lawrence, KS today?

Sunrise is about 7:43 AM CDT and sunset is about 6:26 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Lawrence, KS?

At Lawrence, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 67°F and the normal low is 47°F.

Checked Oct 27, 2026

Lawrence, KS Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (CDT).

Lawrence, KS current weather

55°F

Clear

H 70° / L 57°Feels like 55°

Wildfire smoke overhead: light
No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport (4.3 mi away), 10/27/2026, 5:20 AM CDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 3:01 AM

Now59°
6 AM58°10%
7 AM57°
8 AM57°
9 AM58°
10 AM61°
11 AM64°
12 PM66°
1 PM67°
2 PM68°
3 PM68°
4 PM69°
5 PM68°
6 PM68°
7 PM65°
8 PM61°
9 PM60°
10 PM60°
11 PM60°
Wed12 AM61°
1 AM60°19%
2 AM60°19%
3 AM60°18%
4 AM58°18%
5 AM58°19%
6 AM58°18%
7 AM58°10%
8 AM59°11%
9 AM60°11%
10 AM65°11%
11 AM69°11%
12 PM72°
1 PM76°
2 PM77°
3 PM77°
4 PM79°
5 PM77°
6 PM77°
7 PM73°
8 PM70°
9 PM69°
10 PM68°
11 PM67°
Thu12 AM67°
1 AM66°48%
2 AM65°48%
3 AM64°48%
4 AM63°48%

10-day forecast

Tap a day for details

Today10/2711% chance of precipitationLow 57°High 70°
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind around 5 mph.
Overnight: Cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 5 mph.
Mostly Cloudy
Wed10/2848% chance of precipitationLow 61°High 79°
Wednesday: A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Thu10/2948% chance of precipitationLow 59°High 79°
Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri10/3056% chance of precipitationLow 55°High 75°
Friday: A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat10/3156% chance of precipitationLow 53°High 69°
Saturday: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Rain Showers Likely
Sun11/158% chance of precipitationLow 56°High 72°
Sunday: A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon11/273% chance of precipitationLow High 70°
Monday: Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Rain Showers Likely
Model blend
Tue11/3Model blend45% chance of precipitationLow 41°High 63°
Tuesday: Chance of rain. High near 63°. Low that night near 41°. About 0.30 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Wed11/4Model blend14% chance of precipitationLow 38°High 61°
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. High near 61°. Low that night near 38°.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Thu11/5Model blend10% chance of precipitationLow 38°High 61°
Thursday: Partly cloudy. High near 61°. Low that night near 38°. About 0.01 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 38.975, -95.279 from the NWS TOP office, updated 10/27/2026, 3:01 AM CDT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KLWC (Lawrence Muni, 4 mi), model run 10/27/2026, 3:00 AM CDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

Now59°Cloudy9%5 mph
6 AM58°Mostly Cloudy10%5 mph
7 AM57°Cloudy6%5 mph
8 AM57°Cloudy6%5 mph
9 AM58°Cloudy5%5 mph
10 AM61°Mostly Cloudy3%5 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

Line: temperature °F. Bars: chance of precipitation.

TueNow59° 9% Sky 91%5
6 AM58° 10% Sky 86%5
7 AM57° 6% Sky 89%5
8 AM57° 6% Sky 90%5
9 AM58° 5% Sky 91%5g10
10 AM61° 3% Sky 85%5g12
11 AM64° 2% Sky 81%5g13
12 PM66° 2% Sky 65%5g13
1 PM67° 2% Sky 63%5g14
2 PM68° 2% Sky 72%5g14
3 PM68° 2% Sky 81%5g14
4 PM69° 1% Sky 74%5g14
5 PM68° 2% Sky 66%5g14
6 PM68° 1% Sky 54%5g12
7 PM65° 0% Sky 39%5g10
8 PM61° 0% Sky 51%5g10
9 PM60° 0% Sky 42%5g10
10 PM60° 2% Sky 34%5g10
11 PM60° 2% Sky 49%5g10
Wed 10/2812 AM61° 3% Sky 45%5
1 AM60° 19% Sky 56%5
2 AM60° 19% Sky 56%5g10
3 AM60° 18% Sky 53%5g12
4 AM58° 18% Sky 39%5g13
5 AM58° 19% Sky 44%5g14
6 AM58° 18% Sky 47%5g15
7 AM58° 10% Sky 33%10g16
8 AM59° 11% Sky 21%10g18
9 AM60° 11% Sky 10%10g21
10 AM65° 11% Sky 3%10g22
11 AM69° 11% Sky 2%15g25
12 PM72° 9% Sky 14%15g26
1 PM76° 8% Sky 21%15g28
2 PM77° 3% Sky 16%15g29
3 PM77° 0% Sky 21%15g30
4 PM79° 0% Sky 16%15g29
5 PM77° 2% Sky 12%15g29
6 PM77° 5% Sky 4%15g26
7 PM73° 9% Sky 0%10g23
8 PM70° 9% Sky 2%10g21
9 PM69° 9% Sky 9%10g20
10 PM68° 9% Sky 16%10g18
11 PM67° 9% Sky 20%10g17
Thu 10/2912 AM67° 9% Sky 24%10g17
1 AM66° 48% Sky 28%10g16
2 AM65° 48% Sky 30%5g15
3 AM64° 48% Sky 33%5g14
4 AM63° 48% Sky 35%5g13
5 AM62° 48% Sky 38%5g10
6 AM62° 48% Sky 41%5
7 AM61° 27% Sky 44%5
8 AM63° 27% Sky 42%5
9 AM65° 27% Sky 39%5
10 AM67° 27% Sky 37%5
11 AM70° 27% Sky 36%5
12 PM73° 27% Sky 36%5
1 PM76° 27% Sky 35%5
2 PM78° 27% Sky 37%5
3 PM79° 27% Sky 40%5
4 PM79° 27% Sky 42%5
5 PM77° 27% Sky 49%5
6 PM75° 27% Sky 57%5
7 PM73° 25% Sky 64%5
8 PM70° 25% Sky 65%5
9 PM68° 25% Sky 67%5
10 PM66° 25% Sky 68%5
11 PM65° 25% Sky 66%5
Fri 10/3012 AM64° 25% Sky 65%5
1 AM64° 14% Sky 63%5
2 AM63° 14% Sky 63%5
3 AM62° 14% Sky 64%5
4 AM61° 14% Sky 64%5
5 AM60° 14% Sky 68%5
6 AM60° 14% Sky 72%5
7 AM60° 23% Sky 76%5
8 AM61° 23% Sky 76%5
9 AM63° 23% Sky 76%5
10 AM66° 23% Sky 76%5g10
11 AM69° 23% Sky 79%5g13
12 PM71° 23% Sky 83%5g14
1 PM73° 40% Sky 86%5g15
2 PM74° 40% Sky 85%5g15
3 PM74° 40% Sky 85%5g14
4 PM73° 40% Sky 84%5g13
5 PM71° 40% Sky 83%5g12
6 PM68° 40% Sky 83%5
7 PM68° 31% Sky 82%5
8 PM66° 31% Sky 82%5
9 PM64° 31% Sky 82%5
10 PM62° 31% Sky 82%5
11 PM61° 31% Sky 82%5
Sat 10/3112 AM61° 31% Sky 82%5
1 AM60° 56%0.01"Sky 76%5
2 AM59° 56%0.01"Sky 76%5
3 AM58° 56%0.01"Sky 76%5
4 AM57° 56%0.01"Sky 76%5
5 AM57° 56%0.01"Sky 76%5
6 AM57° 56%0.01"Sky 76%5
7 AM57° 51%0.01"Sky 86%5
8 AM58° 51%0.01"Sky 86%5
9 AM59° 51%0.01"Sky 86%5
10 AM61° 51%0.01"Sky 86%5
11 AM63° 51%0.01"Sky 86%5g10
12 PM65° 51%0.01"Sky 86%5g12
1 PM67° 26%0.01"Sky 72%5g12
2 PM68° 26%0.01"Sky 72%5g12
3 PM68° 26%0.01"Sky 72%5g10
4 PM68° 26%0.01"Sky 72%5
5 PM67° 26%0.01"Sky 72%5
6 PM66° 26%0.01"Sky 72%5
7 PM64° 16% Sky 70%5
8 PM62° 16% Sky 70%5
9 PM60° 16% Sky 70%0g6
10 PM59° 16% Sky 70%0g6
11 PM58° 16% Sky 70%0g6
Sun 11/112 AM58° 16% Sky 70%0g5
1 AM58° 7% Sky 63%0g5
1 AM57° 7% Sky 63%0g5
2 AM57° 7% Sky 63%0g5
3 AM56° 7% Sky 63%0g5
4 AM55° 7% Sky 63%0g5
5 AM55° 7% Sky 63%0g5
6 AM55° 11% Sky 54%0g5
7 AM56° 11% Sky 54%0g5
8 AM58° 11% Sky 54%0g6
9 AM61° 11% Sky 54%0g6
10 AM64° 11% Sky 54%5
11 AM67° 11% Sky 54%5
12 PM70° 16% Sky 58%5
1 PM72° 16% Sky 58%5
2 PM72° 16% Sky 58%5
3 PM72° 16% Sky 58%5
4 PM71° 16% Sky 58%5
5 PM68° 16% Sky 58%5
6 PM66° 38%0.04"Sky 66%5
7 PM64° 38%0.04"Sky 66%5
8 PM62° 38%0.04"Sky 66%5
9 PM61° 38%0.04"Sky 66%5
10 PM60° 38%0.04"Sky 66%5
11 PM60° 38%0.04"Sky 66%5
Mon 11/212 AM60° 58%0.11"Sky 64%5
1 AM60° 58%0.11"Sky 64%5g10
2 AM59° 58%0.11"Sky 64%5g12
3 AM59° 58%0.11"Sky 64%5g13
4 AM58° 58%0.11"Sky 64%10
5 AM58° 58%0.11"Sky 64%10
6 AM58° 73%0.08"Sky 83%10g15
7 AM59° 73%0.08"Sky 83%10g17
8 AM60° 73%0.08"Sky 83%10g20
9 AM62° 73%0.08"Sky 83%10g22
10 AM64° 73%0.08"Sky 83%10g24
11 AM66° 73%0.08"Sky 83%15g26
12 PM67° 56%0.04"Sky 74%15g28
1 PM68° 56%0.04"Sky 74%15g29
2 PM69° 56%0.04"Sky 74%15g30
3 PM69° 56%0.04"Sky 74%15g30

Temperature °F · chance of precipitation · amount in inches (T = trace) · sky cover · wind and gusts (g) in mph

NWS hourly forecast updated 10/27/2026, 3:01 AM CDT

Rain and snow totals

Next 3 days, NWS forecast grid

Rain (liquid): 0.03 in
Snow: 0.00 in
Ice: 0.00 in

Radar and satellite

National radar

NEXRAD (last 50 min) and GOES

Latest

Nearby hazards

Kansas hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

UV index today (Lawrence): 2Low

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Douglas County, week of 10/20/2026

No drought or abnormal dryness in this county.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Lawrence, KS right now?: The latest observation from Lawrence, Lawrence Municipal Airport was 55°F and clear, reported at 10/27/2026, 5:20 AM CDT.
What is the high temperature today in Lawrence, KS?: The National Weather Service forecast for tuesday calls for a high near 70°F. Mostly Cloudy.
Will it rain in Lawrence, KS in the next 24 hours?: The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Lawrence, KS?: The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 5) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 61°F to 63°F and up to a 45% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lawrence, KS today?: Sunrise is about 7:43 AM CDT and sunset is about 6:26 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Lawrence, KS?: At Lawrence, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 67°F and the normal low is 47°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 7:43 AM
Sunset: 6:26 PM
Daylight: 10 hr 43 min
Moon: Waning Gibbous 98% lit

First light (civil dawn): 7:16 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 6:53 PM
Moonrise: 7:04 PM
Moonset: 9:32 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 67°, low 47°, precipitation 3.20 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Lawrence, 2 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
Hazard Mapping System Smoke AnalysisNOAA NESDIS Office of Satellite and Product Operations
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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