WICHITA, Kan. – Fall may be arriving on the calendar, but Kansas residents can expect a warm stretch as October begins. Drivers heading into Wichita on I-35 and U.S. 54 will see mostly dry conditions, though some morning cloud cover may reduce visibility during commutes. With highs steady in the low-to-mid 80s, residents should plan for unseasonably mild afternoons while preparing for cooler evenings in the 60s.
According to the National Weather Service in Wichita, skies turn partly sunny Tuesday before clearing by Wednesday, October 1. South winds will remain light, ranging from 3 to 7 mph, but could pick up slightly midweek. That consistency means safe travel across Sedgwick County and surrounding areas, though drivers should remain cautious during early morning fog patches.
Wichita itself will see highs near 82 today before dipping into the low 60s overnight. By Wednesday, sunny skies return with highs around 83 and continued warm air into Thursday and Friday. The region’s first chance for rain does not arrive until Saturday night, when scattered showers may briefly impact weekend events.
Residents planning outdoor activities this week should take advantage of extended sunshine and dry roads. Farmers in the region can expect stable conditions for harvest, while evening temperatures provide relief for outdoor work.
More sunshine is on tap into early October, but forecasters advise monitoring late-week updates as Saturday’s rain chance develops.
Five-Day Forecast for Wichita, Kansas
- Monday: High 82, mostly sunny. Low 63, mostly cloudy.
- Tuesday: High 81, partly sunny. Low 60, mostly clear.
- Wednesday (October 1): High 83, sunny. Low 62, mostly clear.
- Thursday: High 84, sunny. Low 64, clear.
- Friday: High 85, sunny. Low 66, mostly clear.
