Athol, KS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Athol, a city in Smith County, Kansas.
This Afternoon
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly cloudy. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
7-day forecast for Athol
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 52°F | Mostly Cloudy | 20 to 25 mph NNW | 9% |
| Tonight | 37°F | Partly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NW | 1% |
| Wednesday | 54°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph WNW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NW | 2% |
| Thursday | 54°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NNW | 7% |
| Thursday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 54°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph S | 0% |
| Saturday | 62°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph W | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WNW | 3% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Sunny | 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 40°F | Clear | 5 mph SSW | 0% |
| Monday | 67°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 0% |
| Monday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NNE | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Athol (39.766, -98.920). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Athol
Last spring frost
Apr 24
First fall frost
Oct 15
Growing season
173 days
Hardiness zone
6a
More local growing data for Athol: nearby ZIP 66932 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Kansas frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Smith Ctr, Ks (8.1 mi from Athol). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.