Plains, KS Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Plains, a city in Meade County, Kansas.
Overnight
35°F
Clear
Clear. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
7-day forecast for Plains
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 35°F | Clear | 7 mph WNW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 62°F | Sunny | 3 to 7 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 42°F | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 6 to 13 mph E | 61% |
| Thursday | 53°F | Rain Showers | 7 to 14 mph N | 81% |
| Thursday Night | 32°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph NNW | 0% |
| Friday | 55°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph S | 0% |
| Friday Night | 35°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph SSE | 1% |
| Saturday | 60°F | Sunny | 5 mph WSW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 2 to 6 mph N | 5% |
| Sunday | 64°F | Sunny | 6 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 39°F | Clear | 7 mph SSW | 0% |
| Monday | 67°F | Sunny | 8 mph SSW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 41°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph WSW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 65°F | Sunny | 6 mph NE | 0% |
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 Nov 4, 2026.