Topeka Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast
Clouds Gather on the Horizon
Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Warmest Wednesday at 63° · coldest night Saturday at 24°
The short of it: Topeka weather on Friday, 13 November 2026: local time, 6 °C (42 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 2 °C (35 °F). Today’s high 7 °C (44 °F), low -3 °C (26 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 12:30 local time.
TOPEKA, Friday. — Folk about town may expect partly cloudy skies today, the mercury reaching near 44° and falling to 26° after dark. A raw day by local measure — 12° below the November average of 56°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NNE, gusting to 8 mph, and the glass holds steady.
Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 63°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 24°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. 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 Topeka brings highs near 56°, lows of 34° and about 1.7 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 91°, 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 October and November.
The sun is up 10 h 6 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 1,007 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 | Partly cloudy | 42° | 35° | 4 mph | – |
| 1 PM | Partly cloudy | 43° | 36° | 4 mph | – |
| 2 PM | Partly cloudy | 44° | 37° | 3 mph | – |
| 3 PM | Mostly clear | 44° | 38° | 3 mph | – |
| 4 PM | Mostly clear | 43° | 37° | 3 mph | – |
| 5 PM | Clear sky | 41° | 35° | 3 mph | – |
| 6 PM | Clear sky | 37° | 31° | 2 mph | – |
| 7 PM | Clear sky | 35° | 29° | 2 mph | – |
| 8 PM | Clear sky | 33° | 28° | 2 mph | – |
| 9 PM | Mostly clear | 32° | 26° | 1 mph | – |
| 10 PM | Partly cloudy | 31° | 25° | 2 mph | – |
| 11 PM | Partly cloudy | 29° | 23° | 2 mph | – |
| 12 AM | Overcast | 28° | 22° | 2 mph | – |
| 1 AM | Partly cloudy | 28° | 22° | 2 mph | – |
| 2 AM | Mostly clear | 28° | 22° | 1 mph | – |
| 3 AM | Clear sky | 27° | 21° | 1 mph | – |
| 4 AM | Clear sky | 26° | 20° | 1 mph | – |
| 5 AM | Mostly clear | 25° | 19° | 2 mph | – |
| 6 AM | Overcast | 24° | 18° | 2 mph | – |
| 7 AM | Partly cloudy | 24° | 18° | 2 mph | – |
| 8 AM | Partly cloudy | 25° | 19° | 2 mph | – |
| 9 AM | Partly cloudy | 31° | 25° | 2 mph | – |
| 10 AM | Overcast | 36° | 28° | 6 mph | – |
| 11 AM | Partly cloudy | 40° | 31° | 7 mph | – |
Seven-Day Outlook · Classified
Highs in large type · pick a dayToday (Nov 13): partly cloudy, high 44°, low 26°, dry, gusts to 8 mph. Sun up 7:03 AM, down 5:09 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
Saturday (Nov 14): overcast, high 48°, low 24°, dry, gusts to 13 mph. Sun up 7:04 AM, down 5:09 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Sunday (Nov 15): overcast, high 52°, low 27°, dry, gusts to 10 mph. Sun up 7:05 AM, down 5:08 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Monday (Nov 16): clear sky, high 55°, low 26°, dry, gusts to 12 mph. Sun up 7:06 AM, down 5:07 PM. Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.
Tuesday (Nov 17): overcast, high 58°, low 35°, dry, gusts to 18 mph. Sun up 7:07 AM, down 5:06 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.
Wednesday (Nov 18): light showers, high 63°, low 42°, 0.02 in. of rain, gusts to 23 mph. Sun up 7:08 AM, down 5:06 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.
Thursday (Nov 19): partly cloudy, high 58°, low 38°, dry, gusts to 17 mph. Sun up 7:09 AM, down 5:05 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.
The Week in Figures
| Day | Low · High | Rain · Snow | Gusts | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 26°44° | dry | 8 mph | 10 h 6 min | |
| Saturday | 24°48° | dry | 13 mph | 10 h 5 min | |
| Sunday | 27°52° | dry | 10 mph | 10 h 3 min | |
| Monday | 26°55° | dry | 12 mph | 10 h 1 min | |
| Tuesday | 35°58° | dry | 18 mph | 9 h 59 min | |
| Wednesday | 42°63° | 0.02 in. | 23 mph | 9 h 58 min | |
| Thursday | 38°58° | dry | 17 mph | 9 h 56 min |
Warmest: Wednesday at 63°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 23 mph.