Little River, KS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Little River, a city in Rice County, Kansas.
This Afternoon
96°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
7-day forecast for Little River
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 96°F | Mostly Sunny | 18 mph S | 0% |
| Tonight | 75°F | Mostly Clear | 13 to 17 mph S | 2% |
| Saturday | 97°F | Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 15 mph SW | 44% |
| Saturday Night | 66°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 to 10 mph NNE | 51% |
| Sunday | 78°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 mph NNE | 43% |
| Sunday Night | 60°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 to 12 mph NNE | 43% |
| Monday | 75°F | Partly Sunny | 7 to 10 mph N | 13% |
| Monday Night | 54°F | Mostly Clear | 6 to 9 mph NE | 4% |
| Tuesday | 72°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 mph NE | 3% |
| Tuesday Night | 53°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 9 mph E | 4% |
| Wednesday | 76°F | Partly Sunny | 3 to 7 mph ESE | 10% |
| Wednesday Night | 60°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers | 7 mph SE | 36% |
| Thursday | 76°F | Chance Rain Showers | 7 mph SSE | 44% |
| Thursday Night | 61°F | Chance Rain Showers | 7 mph SE | 31% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Little River (38.398, -98.015). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Little River
Last spring frost
Apr 19
First fall frost
Oct 23
Growing season
184 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Little River: nearby ZIP 67457 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Kansas frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Kanopolis Lake, Ks (15.4 mi from Little River). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.