Dodge City, Kan. – Kansas will see a week of steady 70-degree highs and crisp nights in the 50s, but stronger winds are expected to develop early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Dodge City, temperatures will stay consistent with afternoon highs ranging from 72 to 80 degrees through Friday, while overnight lows dip to the upper 50s. The warmest stretch arrives Sunday and Monday with highs around 80 before easing slightly midweek.
Winds remain mostly light this weekend, averaging 5 to 10 mph, but gusts climb sharply by Tuesday, peaking near 20 mph across western Kansas. Drivers on open highways such as U.S. 50 and U.S. 283 should be prepared for crosswinds, particularly during the afternoon.
Farmers and ranchers may also notice drying conditions early in the week as breezes strengthen, while residents can expect comfortable evenings for outdoor events and football games. Those with lightweight equipment or decorations should secure items ahead of Tuesday’s gusts.
The mild pattern holds through next Friday with no major storm systems on the horizon, though additional advisories are possible if winds increase further.
Five Day Forecast for Dodge City, KS:
- Saturday: High 78, Low 61, winds light
- Sunday: High 80, Low 63, calm conditions
- Monday: High 85, Low 66, winds 5–10 mph
- Tuesday: High 76, Low 63, gusts up to 19 mph
- Wednesday: High 75, Low 60, breezy with gusts near 15 mph
