Water Temperature of the Kansas River in Topeka, KS
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, July 24, 2026, 5:15 PM 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
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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

Fri
H: 84°F
L: 69°F

Sat
H: 106°F
L: 74°F

Sun
H: 110°F
L: 76°F

Mon
H: 115°F
L: 80°F

Tue
H: 107°F
L: 80°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 60 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
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 24 at 11:33AM CDT until July 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sat July 25, 2026, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 110 to 113 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 105 to 109 possible. * WHERE...Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Osage, and Shawnee Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 9 PM CDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 24 at 11:33AM CDT until July 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Effective: Fri July 24, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sat July 25, 2026, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 110 to 113 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 105 to 109 possible. * WHERE...Anderson, Coffey, Douglas, Franklin, Osage, and Shawnee Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 1 PM Saturday to 9 PM CDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Sunday evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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: 3.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.88 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
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 10:45 PM
Moonset: 2:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:01 AM - 11:31 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:49 PM - 7:19 PM1:52 AM - 3:22 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 11:36 PM
Moonset: 3:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:53 AM - 12:23 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:39 PM - 8:09 PM2:41 AM - 4:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:44 AM - 1:14 PM
Minor Periods
7:21 PM - 8:51 PM3:37 AM - 5:07 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.58 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 12:27 AM
Moonset: 5:07 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:34 AM - 2:04 PM
Minor Periods
7:57 PM - 9:27 PM4:37 AM - 6:07 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
