Mankato, KS Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
53°F
Chance Light Rain
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 53°F | Chance Light Rain | 20 to 25 mph NNW | 45% |
| Tonight | 39°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NW | 2% |
| Wednesday | 53°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 15 mph WNW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph WNW | 3% |
| Thursday | 53°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NW | 10% |
| Thursday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 53°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Saturday | 60°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph W | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 39°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 3% |
| Sunday | 63°F | Sunny | 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 42°F | Clear | 5 to 10 mph SSW | 0% |
| Monday | 66°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph WSW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 43°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph N | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Mankato, KS
Last spring frost
Apr 30
First fall frost
Oct 14
Growing season
165 days
Hardiness zone
6a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Mankato, Ks (0.8 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 3, 2026.