Atchison Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
Clouds Gather on the Horizon
Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Warmest Wednesday at 60° · coldest night Saturday at 24°
The short of it: Atchison weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (41 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 1 °C (33 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (48 °F), low 1 °C (34 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 08:45 local time.
ATCHISON, Thursday. — Partly cloudy skies are the word from the Atchison station, with a high of 48° and a low of 34°. A raw day by local measure — 5° below the November average of 54°. A brisk wind blows from the N, gusting to 9 mph, and the glass holds steady.
Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 60°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 24°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 0.05 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.
For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Atchison brings highs near 54°, lows of 33° and about 1.9 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 90°, January the coldest at 20°, and May the wettest with 5.2 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are May and October.
The sun is up 10 h 6 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 896 ft above the sea.
The Hours to Come
Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneathThe hour-by-hour ledger
| Hour | Sky | Temp | Feels | Wind | Rain · Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Now | Mostly clear | 39° | 33° | 5 mph | – |
| 9 AM | Partly cloudy | 41° | 33° | 7 mph | – |
| 10 AM | Partly cloudy | 43° | 35° | 8 mph | – |
| 11 AM | Partly cloudy | 45° | 36° | 8 mph | – |
| 12 PM | Mostly clear | 47° | 37° | 8 mph | – |
| 1 PM | Mostly clear | 48° | 38° | 8 mph | – |
| 2 PM | Mostly clear | 48° | 38° | 8 mph | – |
| 3 PM | Mostly clear | 48° | 38° | 8 mph | – |
| 4 PM | Mostly clear | 47° | 38° | 7 mph | – |
| 5 PM | Mostly clear | 44° | 36° | 6 mph | – |
| 6 PM | Mostly clear | 41° | 34° | 4 mph | – |
| 7 PM | Mostly clear | 40° | 33° | 4 mph | – |
| 8 PM | Mostly clear | 38° | 32° | 3 mph | – |
| 9 PM | Mostly clear | 37° | 31° | 3 mph | – |
| 10 PM | Mostly clear | 35° | 29° | 2 mph | – |
| 11 PM | Mostly clear | 34° | 28° | 2 mph | – |
| 12 AM | Clear sky | 33° | 27° | 2 mph | – |
| 1 AM | Clear sky | 32° | 26° | 2 mph | – |
| 2 AM | Clear sky | 31° | 25° | 2 mph | – |
| 3 AM | Clear sky | 29° | 24° | 2 mph | – |
| 4 AM | Clear sky | 28° | 22° | 2 mph | – |
| 5 AM | Clear sky | 28° | 22° | 2 mph | – |
| 6 AM | Clear sky | 27° | 21° | 2 mph | – |
| 7 AM | Clear sky | 26° | 20° | 2 mph | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 12): partly cloudy, high 48°, low 34°, dry, gusts to 15 mph. Sun up 7:01 AM, down 5:07 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Friday (Nov 13): clear sky, high 44°, low 26°, dry, gusts to 9 mph. Sun up 7:02 AM, down 5:06 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Saturday (Nov 14): overcast, high 47°, low 24°, dry, gusts to 11 mph. Sun up 7:03 AM, down 5:05 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Sunday (Nov 15): overcast, high 53°, low 30°, dry, gusts to 10 mph. Sun up 7:05 AM, down 5:04 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Monday (Nov 16): overcast, high 56°, low 30°, dry, gusts to 13 mph. Sun up 7:06 AM, down 5:04 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Tuesday (Nov 17): overcast, high 57°, low 36°, dry, gusts to 16 mph. Sun up 7:07 AM, down 5:03 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Wednesday (Nov 18): light showers, high 60°, low 43°, 0.05 in. of rain, gusts to 18 mph. Sun up 7:08 AM, down 5:02 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain · Snow | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 34°48° | dry | 15 mph | 10 h 6 min | |
| Friday | 26°44° | dry | 9 mph | 10 h 4 min | |
| Saturday | 24°47° | dry | 11 mph | 10 h 2 min | |
| Sunday | 30°53° | dry | 10 mph | 9 h 59 min | |
| Monday | 30°56° | dry | 13 mph | 9 h 58 min | |
| Tuesday | 36°57° | dry | 16 mph | 9 h 56 min | |
| Wednesday | 43°60° | 0.05 in. | 18 mph | 9 h 54 min |
Warmest: Wednesday at 60°. Wettest: Wednesday, 0.05 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 18 mph.