Weather forecast for todayPlains, KS

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 8:41 am CDT

  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    30°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 210°
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Dewpoint: 28°F
  • Pressure: 30.61"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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In Plains, at the moment, the weather is sunny with a crisp, clear sky.
The temperature is an icy 37.4°F, while the apparent temperature, due to the wind, is estimated at a harsh 30.2°F. The current temperature is at the minimum anticipated for today.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 64°F
  • 37°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphS 191°
  • Humidity: 45%
  • UV index: 5
  • Sunrise: 7:52 am CDT
  • Sunset: 7:02 pm CDT
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Today, on Saturday, October 17, the outlook remains bright and sunny.
A stark contrast will be evident between the daytime peak temperature of an enjoyable 64.4°F and the nighttime low of an icy 37.4°F.
Forecasts suggest the maximum temperature will be moderately lower than October's average of 69.3°F.
Sunrise was at 7:52 am and sunset will be at 7:02 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 10min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 5 pm 63°C.
Coldest hour: 9 am 37°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 9 am 1%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 9 am
  • 37°F
  • Feels like:
    34°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSSW 201°
  • Humidity: 72%
  • Pressure: 30.59"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSSW 199°
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Pressure: 30.56"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 11 am
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSW 198°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • Pressure: 30.53"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 12 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSW 194°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 1 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphSSW 194°
  • Humidity: 39%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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  • 2 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphS 191°
  • Humidity: 35%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 5
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  • 3 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphS 187°
  • Humidity: 33%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 4 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 15mphS 182°
  • Humidity: 31%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 5 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphS 180°
  • Humidity: 31%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 14mphS 174°
  • Humidity: 32%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 7 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphSSE 163°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 7:02 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 11mphSSE 161°
  • Humidity: 47%
  • Pressure: 30.27"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphSSE 164°
  • Humidity: 52%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphS 170°
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    41°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 12mphS 175°
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, mainly sunny weather and a cloudless sky are anticipated.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 62.6°F and the lowest temperature of 37.4°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 4 pm and 5 pm.
Today, the maximum will be a couple of degrees lower than the average high for October. The minimum temperature today will be more in line with November's average low of 38.1°F than October's average of 49.6°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 13:41:35 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The temperature at 8:41 am CDT is 37.4°F. Feels-like temperature is 30.2°F.

On Saturday, clear and sunny conditions are expected.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 64.4°F, while the minimum temperature will be 37.4°F.
The highest temperature will be a couple of degrees lower than the average maximum of 69.3°F in October. The lowest temperature today will be uncommonly lower than the average low of 49.6°F.

On Saturday, in Plains, sunrise was at 7:52 am and sunset will be at 7:02 pm (CDT).

In Plains, the length of the day today will be 11h and 10min.