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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Kanopolis Lake (Kansas). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 89°F · Low 73°F
Peak gusts: 34 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 31% · Barometer: 29.98 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Kanopolis Lake.
Fair for boating (57/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 32 mph. Wind 23 mph from the south-southwest. 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 (75/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 70°F from a representative gauge 3.5 mi away. Provisional data. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Wind 23 mph from the south-southwest. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for kayaking (56/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 32 mph. Wind 23 mph from the south-southwest. Confidence is high (90%).
Good for swimming (86/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Air temperature 85°F. Confidence is moderate (75%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 PM | 89°F | 23 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 6 PM | 88°F | 22 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 86°F | 21 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 84°F | 21 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 81°F | 22 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 80°F | 22 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 79°F | 22 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 78°F | 21 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 77°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 29 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 76°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 29 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 76°F | 18 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 75°F | 18 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 74°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 29 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 74°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 29 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 74°F | 18 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 73°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 29 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 75°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 30 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 79°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 30 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 83°F | 21 mph | SW | ⚡ 30 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 86°F | 21 mph | SW | ⚡ 30 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 89°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 29 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 91°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 29 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 92°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 29 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 93°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 28 mph | 1% | 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 89. South southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Kanopolis Lake currently reports 89°F with wind velocity near 23 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 Kanopolis 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 Kanopolis 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 Kanopolis Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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