Downs, KS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Downs, a city in Osborne County, Kansas.
This Afternoon
57°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
7-day forecast for Downs
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 57°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph NW | 0% |
| Tonight | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WNW | 3% |
| Thursday | 55°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NW | 8% |
| Thursday Night | 33°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 51°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Saturday | 61°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph S | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Sunday | 65°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 41°F | Clear | 5 mph S | 0% |
| Monday | 69°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SSW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 43°F | Clear | 5 mph WNW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 65°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NE | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 43°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph ENE | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Downs (39.505, -98.547). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Downs
Last spring frost
Apr 29
First fall frost
Oct 15
Growing season
168 days
Hardiness zone
6a
More local growing data for Downs: nearby ZIP 67437 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Kansas frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Glen Elder Lake, Ks (12.9 mi from Downs). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.