The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

The other major industry is a factory which produces attachments for earth-moving and other heavy construction equipment, wholly owned by Caterpillar, Inc.

Many of the residents of the city commute to nearby areas for employment, chiefly Manhattan and Topeka.

[citation needed] Wamego is home to a 12-acre park in the center of town that includes several historic features.

The Dutch Mill, a stone windmill built in 1879, is located in the Park, along with the Wamego Historical Museum and Prairie Town Village.

Prairie Town Village is a collection of buildings from the 1800s that are a part of Wamego's history.

The City Park includes a swimming pool, tennis courts, playground, and fishing pond.

"[13] Prominent Oz-related businesses include the Oz Winery, Lincoln Street Station, Barleycorns and Toto's Tacoz.

[14] On the first weekend of October, Wamego holds its Annual OZtoberFEST, an Oktoberfest-type celebration with an Oz theme.

[11] The annual street festival typically hosts Hot Air Balloon Rides, Tallgrass Brewery Beer Garden, the Yellow Brick Road Bike Ride, and a local stage or music production.

Wamego served as the backdrop for the independent film production of Steve Balderson's surrealist crime drama, Firecracker.