Water Temperature of the Kansas River in Topeka, KS
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, July 20, 2026, 8:15 AM CDT
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Station Name: KANSAS R AT TOPEKA WATER PLANT, KS
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 883 feet
Nearest Address:
3298 NW Water Works Dr
Topeka, KS 66606
Shawnee County
GPS Coordinates: 39.07194435, -95.7163715
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Cedar Creek, De Soto, KS (43.1 mi)
Kings Creek, Manhattan, KS (47.1 mi)
Big Blue River, Manhattan, KS (47.2 mi)
Kansas River, Edwardsville, KS (49.8 mi)
Neosho River, Neosho Rapids, KS (51 mi)
Indian Creek, Overland Park, KS (56.8 mi)
Turkey Creek, Kansas City, KS (56.9 mi)
Tomahawk Creek, Overland Park, KS (58.9 mi)
Neosho River, Burlington, KS (60.6 mi)
Missouri River, St. Joseph, MO (65.7 mi)
Rock Creek, Kansas City, MO (66.8 mi)
Weather for Topeka, Kansas
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 104°F
L: 74°F

Tue
H: 93°F
L: 74°F

Wed
H: 89°F
L: 65°F

Thu
H: 91°F
L: 64°F

Fri
H: 87°F
L: 63°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 99 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:45 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 6:45 PM
Moonset: 12:44 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 32.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:07 AM - 7:37 AM6:15 PM - 8:45 PM
Minor Periods
12:45 AM - 2:15 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 2:06AM CDT until July 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Mon July 20, 2026, 2:06 AM
Expires: Mon July 20, 2026, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Kansas and central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 2:06AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Effective: Mon July 20, 2026, 2:06 AM
Expires: Tue July 21, 2026, 2:15 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...In Kansas, Linn KS and Miami Counties. In Missouri, Cooper, Howard, Pettis, Bates, Cass, Henry, and Johnson MO Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 1:33AM CDT until July 20 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Effective: Mon July 20, 2026, 1:33 AM
Expires: Mon July 20, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For today, heat index values up to 106 expected. For Tuesday, heat index values around 104 expected. * WHERE...Anderson and Coffey Counties. * WHEN...The first Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. The second Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 1:33AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Effective: Mon July 20, 2026, 1:33 AM
Expires: Mon July 20, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For today, heat index values up to 106 expected. For Tuesday, heat index values around 104 expected. * WHERE...Anderson and Coffey Counties. * WHEN...The first Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. The second Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and even heat stroke.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.42 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:45 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 6:45 PM
Moonset: 12:44 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 32.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:07 AM - 7:37 AM6:15 PM - 8:45 PM
Minor Periods
12:45 AM - 2:15 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:44 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 7:30 PM
Moonset: 12:08 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:50 AM - 8:20 AM7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Minor Periods
1:48 PM - 3:18 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.5 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:44 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 8:15 PM
Moonset: 12:35 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:35 AM - 9:05 AM7:45 PM - 10:15 PM
Minor Periods
2:51 PM - 4:21 PM12:05 AM - 1:35 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:43 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 9:03 PM
Moonset: 1:04 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:22 AM - 9:52 AM8:33 PM - 11:03 PM
Minor Periods
3:54 PM - 5:24 PM12:34 AM - 2:04 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 9:53 PM
Moonset: 1:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:11 AM - 10:41 AM9:23 PM - 11:53 PM
Minor Periods
4:53 PM - 6:23 PM1:10 AM - 2:40 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
