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Weather in Topeka, Kansas

02:44 AM

Now

79° F

Feels Like 84°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 7 mph

Humidity 79 %

Today

Day 97°

Night 75°

Precipitation 1 %

Wind 12 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11+

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Other:

Sunny to partly overcast and very warm.

Topeka Weather Forecast Updated

27 minutes ago

Last updated on August 16, 2025 2:17 AM

Weather Forecast History

Last Year's Weather on This Day (August 16, 2024)

Day

95°

Night

70°

Air quality in Topeka

NOW

51 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 6.80 µg/m³

PM10 7.03 µg/m³

O₃ 41.78 ppb

NO₂ 2.32 ppb

SO₂ 0.73 ppb

CO 152.87 ppb

PM_2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm

PM₁₀ – Inhalable particles <10μm

O₃ – Ozone

NO₂ – Nitrogen dioxide

SO₂ – Sulfur dioxide

CO – Carbon monoxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is currently in the acceptable range. However, sensitive individuals should be aware of potential risks from certain pollutants.

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