Fort Riley, KS Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
94°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
A slight chance of rain showers before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 94°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph SW | 58% |
| Tonight | 66°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph NE | 71% |
| Sunday | 73°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 26% |
| Sunday Night | 62°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph N | 3% |
| Monday | 70°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph N | 6% |
| Monday Night | 54°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 2% |
| Tuesday | 67°F | Partly Sunny | 5 mph NE | 1% |
| Tuesday Night | 52°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph E | 0% |
| Wednesday | 70°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph E | 2% |
| Wednesday Night | 58°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph SE | 33% |
| Thursday | 75°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph SE | 45% |
| Thursday Night | 62°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph SE | 31% |
| Friday | 78°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 mph E | 31% |
| Friday Night | 64°F | Chance Rain Showers | 5 mph E | 28% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Fort Riley, KS
Last spring frost
Apr 12
First fall frost
Oct 26
Growing season
193 days
Hardiness zone
6b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Milford Lake, Ks (3.8 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.