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Current conditions at

Russell, Russell Municipal Airport (KRSL)

Lat: 38.87°NLon: 98.81°WElev: 1860ft.

Fog/Mist

55°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 14 Oct 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Downs KS

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 57. East northeast wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 57. East northeast wind around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Downs KS
 39.51°N 98.55°W (Elev. 1499 ft)
Last Update:
2:21 am CDT Oct 14, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Oct 14, 2025-6pm CDT Oct 20, 2025
 
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