Downs, KS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Downs, a city in Osborne County, Kansas.
Overnight
71°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-day forecast for Downs
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 71°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 mph E | 23% |
| Tuesday | 85°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph ENE | 20% |
| Tuesday Night | 62°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 to 15 mph NNE | 24% |
| Wednesday | 77°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 mph NE | 35% |
| Wednesday Night | 60°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 4% |
| Thursday | 85°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph ESE | 5% |
| Thursday Night | 65°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 5 to 10 mph SE | 19% |
| Friday | 92°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SSE | 19% |
| Friday Night | 69°F | Clear | 5 to 10 mph SE | 3% |
| Saturday | 96°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph S | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 74°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph SSE | 2% |
| Sunday | 99°F | Sunny | 10 to 20 mph S | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 75°F | Mostly Clear | 15 to 20 mph S | 4% |
| Monday | 99°F | Sunny | 15 to 20 mph S | 4% |
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 Aug 4, 2026.