Downs, KS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Downs, a city in Osborne County, Kansas.
Today
55°F
Sunny
Sunny, with a high near 55. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
7-day forecast for Downs
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 55°F | Sunny | 5 to 15 mph WNW | 0% |
| Tonight | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WNW | 1% |
| Thursday | 54°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph NW | 5% |
| Thursday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 52°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph NNE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 35°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 mph | 0% |
| Saturday | 59°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday | 63°F | Sunny | 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 42°F | Clear | 5 mph S | 0% |
| Monday | 67°F | Sunny | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 65°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph ENE | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 46°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph ESE | 1% |
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.