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Olathe Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Wednesday at 65° · coldest night Saturday at 25°

The short of it: Olathe weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, -2 °C (29 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -5 °C (23 °F). Today’s high 7 °C (44 °F), low -2 °C (28 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: black ice likely. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 06:00 local time.

OLATHE, Friday. — Olathe may look for partly cloudy skies this day, with the mercury climbing to about 44° before sinking to 28° by night. That is 10° colder than Olathe usually sees in November, when highs average 54°. Winds are light from the NNW, gusting to 4 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 65°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 25°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 0.4 in. in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Olathe runs from 34° at night to 54° by day, with some 2.3 in. of rain. July is the warmest month here at 89°, January the coldest at 20°, and May the wettest with 5.7 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 7 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 1,024 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowClear sky29°23°2 mph–
7 AMMostly clear28°22°2 mph–
8 AMClear sky29°23°2 mph–
9 AMClear sky33°27°3 mph–
10 AMClear sky38°30°5 mph–
11 AMPartly cloudy40°32°5 mph–
12 PMPartly cloudy42°34°6 mph–
1 PMPartly cloudy43°35°5 mph–
2 PMClear sky44°36°5 mph–
3 PMClear sky44°36°5 mph–
4 PMClear sky43°36°4 mph–
5 PMClear sky41°34°3 mph–
6 PMClear sky37°31°3 mph–
7 PMClear sky35°29°2 mph–
8 PMClear sky33°28°2 mph–
9 PMClear sky32°26°2 mph–
10 PMClear sky31°25°1 mph–
11 PMClear sky30°24°1 mph–
12 AMMostly clear29°23°2 mph–
1 AMPartly cloudy28°22°2 mph–
2 AMPartly cloudy28°22°1 mph–
3 AMPartly cloudy28°22°1 mph–
4 AMOvercast27°21°1 mph–
5 AMOvercast26°20°1 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 13): partly cloudy, high 44°, low 28°, dry, gusts to 10 mph. Sun up 7:00 AM, down 5:07 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today28°44°dry10 mph10 h 7 min
Saturday25°48°dry11 mph10 h 5 min
Sunday28°52°dry10 mph10 h 3 min
Monday31°56°dry10 mph10 h 1 min
Tuesday40°59°dry14 mph10 h 0 min
Wednesday46°65°0.2 in.19 mph9 h 58 min
Thursday53°65°0.1 in.19 mph9 h 56 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 65°. Wettest: Wednesday, 0.2 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 19 mph.

The Almanac · Olathe Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Olathe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
14° colder, 0.8 in. less rain
Versus December
11° warmer
Day–night spread
20°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 59 min
Average wind
10 mph
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 14° against October, to near 54°; nights run about 34°. Rain is modest, about 2.3 in., the 9th wettest month.

Olathe in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Olathe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January40°20°1.2 in.10 mph9 h 43 min✦✦
February45°24°1.3 in.10 mph10 h 41 min✦✦✦
March57°34°2.4 in.11 mph11 h 50 min✦✦✦
April67°44°4.0 in.11 mph13 h 10 min✦✦✦
May76°55°5.7 in.10 mph14 h 17 min✦✦✦
June85°65°5.1 in.9 mph14 h 53 min✦✦
July89°69°4.2 in.7 mph14 h 38 min✦✦
August88°67°3.9 in.7 mph13 h 40 min✦✦
September81°58°4.2 in.8 mph12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October69°46°3.1 in.9 mph11 h 6 min✦✦✦
November54°34°2.3 in.10 mph9 h 59 min✦✦✦
December44°24°1.7 in.10 mph9 h 27 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Olathe

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Olathe today?

Right now it is -2 °C (29 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -5 °C (23 °F). Today’s high is 7 °C (44 °F) and tonight’s low -2 °C (28 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Olathe this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 9.0 mm (0.35 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Olathe?

Yes: black ice likely. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Olathe?

July, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -7 °C (20 °F). The wettest month is May, with 146 mm (5.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Olathe?

May and October. May brings highs near 24 °C (76 °F) and about 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain; October highs near 20 °C (69 °F) and 79 mm (3.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Olathe?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Feb.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LenexaKansas7 mi NE55°35°2.4 in.
GardnerKansas8 mi SW55°34°2.2 in.
Spring HillKansas10 mi S55°34°2.3 in.
De SotoKansas10 mi NW55°34°2.2 in.
Overland ParkKansas11 mi NE55°35°2.3 in.
MerriamKansas12 mi NE55°35°2.3 in.
ShawneeKansas12 mi NNE55°35°2.2 in.
LeawoodKansas12 mi ENE55°35°2.3 in.

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