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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Elk City Lake (Kansas). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 87°F · Low 63°F
Peak gusts: 16 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 73% · Barometer: 29.99 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Elk City Lake.
Excellent for boating (92/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the south. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 (89/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 72°F from a representative gauge 6.9 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 7 mph from the south. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (78%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for kayaking (92/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the south. Gusts to 13 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Good for swimming (87/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Measured water temperature 72°F from a representative gauge 6.9 mi away. Provisional data. Confidence is moderate (83%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 AM | 65°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 63°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 63°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 63°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 66°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 70°F | 13 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 74°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 78°F | 17 mph | SW | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 1 PM | 81°F | 18 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 2 PM | 84°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 3 PM | 85°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 29 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 87°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 5 PM | 87°F | 18 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 6 PM | 86°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 84°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 83°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 80°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 78°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 78°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 77°F | 14 mph | SW | ⚡ 22 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 76°F | 13 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 76°F | 14 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 75°F | 14 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 74°F | 14 mph | SW | ⚡ 22 mph | 0% | Clear |
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 clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 8 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 8 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Clear, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Elk City Lake currently reports 64°F with wind velocity near 9 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 Elk City Lake 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 Elk City Lake 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 Elk City Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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