Weather forecast for todayFort Scott, KS

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 12:11 pm CDT

  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 180°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Dewpoint: 52°F
  • Pressure: 30.24"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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At the moment, low-hanging clouds are blanketing the sky, bringing cooler temperatures.
The temperature is an enjoyable 64.4°F. The current temperature is relatively far from the maximum of 75.2°F forecasted for today.

Wednesday Oct 21, 2026

  • 75°F
  • 48°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 190°
  • Humidity: 47%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:33 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:33 pm CDT
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Today, partly cloudy skies will persist, making for a mix of sun and clouds.
Dramatic changes in temperature are expected, reaching a high of a temperate 75.2°F and falling to a low of a chilly 48.2°F.
This October day will feature warmer weather, consistent with September's average of 78.6°F.
Sunrise was at 7:33 am and sunset will be at 6:33 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 0min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 4 pm 75°C.
Coldest hour: 10 pm 57°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 9 pm - 10 pm 2%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 1 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSW 204°
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 72°F
  • Feels like:
    72°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSW 204°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 3 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphS 191°
  • Humidity: 42%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 4 pm
  • 75°F
  • Feels like:
    75°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 186°
  • Humidity: 38%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 5 pm
  • 73°F
  • Feels like:
    73°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphS 176°
  • Humidity: 40%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 70°F
  • Feels like:
    70°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphS 171°
  • Humidity: 48%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:33 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 64°F
  • Feels like:
    64°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphSE 129°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Pressure: 30.15"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    61°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphESE 110°
  • Humidity: 70%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    59°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphESE 110°
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphSE 129°
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Pressure: 30.18"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    57°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 1mphSE 142°
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Pressure: 30.21"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Fort Scott, a combination of sun-filled and overcast weather is forecasted.
The temperature will be between the lowest temperature of 57.2°F and the highest temperature of 75.2°F. The warmest part of the day is anticipated around 4 pm.
The highest temperature is more consistent with September's average maximum of 78.6°F than October's usual of 66.7°F. The lowest temperature is consistent with October's typical minimum of 49.1°F.
Updated: Oct 21, 2026 @ 17:11:38 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (12:11 pm CDT) is 64.4°F.

On Wednesday, clouds will come and go, but expect bright periods in between.

Today, the maximum temperature in Fort Scott will be 75.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be 48.2°F.
The highest temperature will be moderately higher than the average maximum of 66.7°F in October. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 49.1°F.

On Wednesday, in Fort Scott, sunrise was at 7:33 am and sunset will be at 6:33 pm (CDT).

In Fort Scott, today, there will be 11h and 0min of daylight.