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.