Plains, KS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Plains, a city in Meade County, Kansas.
Tonight
70°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southwest wind around 14 mph.
7-day forecast for Plains
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 70°F | Mostly Clear | 14 mph SSW | 5% |
| Saturday | 94°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 to 14 mph WSW | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 63°F | Partly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 6 to 12 mph NE | 43% |
| Sunday | 81°F | Partly Sunny | 13 mph NNE | 10% |
| Sunday Night | 57°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 7 to 12 mph NE | 22% |
| Monday | 78°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny | 7 mph NE | 22% |
| Monday Night | 56°F | Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 9 mph E | 17% |
| Tuesday | 75°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 9 mph ESE | 20% |
| Tuesday Night | 57°F | Chance Rain Showers | 12 mph SE | 26% |
| Wednesday | 77°F | Chance Rain Showers | 13 mph SE | 43% |
| Wednesday Night | 60°F | Rain Showers Likely | 10 mph SSE | 58% |
| Thursday | 79°F | Rain Showers Likely | 10 mph SSE | 58% |
| Thursday Night | 59°F | Chance Rain Showers | 9 mph SSE | 45% |
| Friday | 81°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph S | 45% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Plains (37.264, -100.590). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Plains
Last spring frost
Apr 20
First fall frost
Oct 22
Growing season
183 days
Hardiness zone
6b
More local growing data for Plains: nearby ZIP 67869 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Kansas frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Meade, Ks (12.2 mi from Plains). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.