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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Cheney Reservoir (Kansas). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 86°F · Low 71°F
Peak gusts: 23 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 61% · Barometer: 29.96 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Cheney Reservoir.
Fair for boating (71/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for fishing (87/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 71°F. Provisional data. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for kayaking (71/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Confidence is high (90%).
Good for swimming (83/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Measured water temperature 71°F. Provisional data. Confidence is moderate (77%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 AM | 71°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 74°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 77°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 1 PM | 80°F | 22 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 2 PM | 83°F | 23 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 3 PM | 84°F | 24 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 85°F | 24 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 5 PM | 86°F | 23 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 86°F | 21 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 84°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 83°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 80°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 80°F | 21 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 79°F | 22 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 78°F | 21 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 77°F | 21 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 77°F | 21 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 76°F | 21 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 75°F | 21 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 74°F | 22 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 74°F | 22 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 74°F | 21 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 72°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 73°F | 18 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
Mirror-like to gentle rippled water. Optimal conditions for paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and beginner water skiing or wakeboarding.
Pleasant breeze with small wavelets. Great for sailing, pleasure cruising, pontoon boats, and trolling for trout and bass.
Moderate waves with whitecaps likely. Requires skilled boat handling; kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards should stay close to sheltered bays.
Steep waves, cold spray, and hazardous open water. Avoid small craft voyages. Always check official National Weather Service lake wind advisories.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Clear, with a low around 73. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
A chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Cheney Reservoir currently reports 67°F with wind velocity near 19 mph from the S. Atmospheric forecasts and 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines are updated hourly from the National Weather Service gridpoint matching the lake's coordinates.
At Cheney Reservoir and surrounding mountain valleys, diurnal heating of the surrounding terrain causes strong thermal pressure differentials known locally as afternoon breezes (such as the Washoe Zephyr at Lake Tahoe). Wind speeds typically peak between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM before calming near sunset.
For stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), canoeing, and light kayaks, winds under 7 mph (light breeze) offer the safest, glassiest surface conditions. Between 8–14 mph, small wavelets develop, suitable for sailboats and powerboats. Winds exceeding 15 mph create steep whitecaps and rapid drift; winds over 21 mph warrant small craft warnings.
All weather and wind telemetry is fetched directly from the National Weather Service (NOAA - WFO ICT) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Cheney Reservoir without artificial smoothing or third-party estimates.
Yes. Live hydrological sensor readings, 30-day elevation histories, full-pool benchmarks, and USGS station provenance are available on our dedicated Cheney Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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