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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Lawrence, KS is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 89°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 23°F), with roughly 36 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Lawrence right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Lawrence climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
39°
23°
Feb
53°
30°
Mar
57°
37°
Apr
69°
47°
May
78°
57°
Jun
87°
67°
Jul
89°
70°
Aug
89°
70°
Sep
84°
62°
Oct
72°
52°
Nov
55°
39°
Dec
47°
32°
Common questions
What's the weather in Lawrence today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Lawrence today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Lawrence today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Lawrence and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Lawrence?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Lawrence forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Lawrence?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Lawrence, with average highs around 89°F.
How cold does Lawrence get?
The coldest month in Lawrence is Jan, when overnight lows average about 23°F.
How much rain does Lawrence get?
Lawrence sees roughly 36 in of precipitation a year, with May usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.