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Wakefield Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Wednesday at 64° · coldest night tonight at 30°

The short of it: Wakefield weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, -1 °C (30 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -5 °C (23 °F). Today’s high 9 °C (49 °F), low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 06:30 local time.

WAKEFIELD, Saturday. — An overcast sky is the word from the Wakefield station, with a high of 49° and a low of 30°. That is 6° colder than Wakefield usually sees in November, when highs average 55°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the SE, gusting to 6 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 6 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 64°, while tonight will be the coldest at 30°. Not a drop is expected in that time. 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 Wakefield brings highs near 55°, lows of 32° and about 1.2 in. of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 92°, January the coldest at 19°, and May the wettest with 4.7 in.. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are October and April.

The sun is up 10 h 4 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 1,224 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
NowOvercast31°24°4 mph–
7 AMOvercast30°23°4 mph–
8 AMOvercast30°23°4 mph–
9 AMOvercast33°25°6 mph–
10 AMOvercast37°27°7 mph–
11 AMOvercast40°31°8 mph–
12 PMMostly clear44°34°9 mph–
1 PMClear sky47°36°9 mph–
2 PMClear sky48°38°9 mph–
3 PMClear sky49°39°9 mph–
4 PMMostly clear49°38°9 mph–
5 PMOvercast47°38°7 mph–
6 PMOvercast44°36°6 mph–
7 PMOvercast42°34°5 mph–
8 PMOvercast41°33°5 mph–
9 PMOvercast40°33°5 mph–
10 PMOvercast40°32°5 mph–
11 PMOvercast39°31°5 mph–
12 AMPartly cloudy38°30°5 mph–
1 AMMostly clear38°30°4 mph–
2 AMMostly clear37°30°3 mph–
3 AMMostly clear35°29°3 mph–
4 AMPartly cloudy34°28°3 mph–
5 AMMostly clear33°27°3 mph–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): overcast, high 49°, low 30°, dry, gusts to 14 mph. Sun up 7:10 AM, down 5:14 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today30°49°dry14 mph10 h 4 min
Sunday32°52°dry10 mph10 h 2 min
Monday32°53°dry16 mph10 h 0 min
Tuesday40°58°dry21 mph9 h 58 min
Wednesday44°64°0.02 in.27 mph9 h 57 min
Thursday44°57°0.01 in.13 mph9 h 54 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 64°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 27 mph.

The Almanac · Wakefield Month by Month

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

November in Wakefield, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
15° colder, 1.5 in. less rain
Versus December
12° warmer
Day–night spread
23°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 58 min
Average wind
10 mph
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Highs fall 15° against October, to near 55°; nights run about 32°. Rain is modest, about 1.2 in., the 9th wettest month.

Wakefield in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Wakefield by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January40°19°0.4 in.10 mph9 h 42 min✦✦
February46°22°0.7 in.10 mph10 h 40 min✦✦
March57°32°2.0 in.11 mph11 h 50 min✦✦✦
April68°43°2.4 in.12 mph13 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
May77°53°4.7 in.11 mph14 h 18 min✦✦✦
June87°64°4.6 in.10 mph14 h 55 min✦✦
July92°68°4.1 in.9 mph14 h 40 min✦
August90°66°4.1 in.8 mph13 h 41 min✦✦
September82°57°3.3 in.9 mph12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October69°44°2.6 in.10 mph11 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
November55°32°1.2 in.10 mph9 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
December43°22°0.9 in.10 mph9 h 25 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Wakefield

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Wakefield today?

Right now it is -1 °C (30 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -5 °C (23 °F). Today’s high is 9 °C (49 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Wakefield this week?

No — the next 6 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Wakefield?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: frost warning; glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Wakefield?

July, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -7 °C (19 °F). The wettest month is May, with 119 mm (4.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Wakefield?

October and April. October brings highs near 21 °C (69 °F) and about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain; April highs near 20 °C (68 °F) and 62 mm (2.4 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Wakefield?

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
MilfordKansas6 mi ESE55°32°1.3 in.
RileyKansas11 mi ENE55°31°1.3 in.
Fort Riley NorthKansas12 mi SE55°32°1.4 in.
Clay CenterKansas13 mi NNW55°31°1.1 in.
Junction CityKansas16 mi SE56°32°1.4 in.
ChapmanKansas17 mi S56°32°1.3 in.
Grandview PlazaKansas17 mi SE55°32°1.5 in.
OgdenKansas18 mi ESE56°32°1.5 in.

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