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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Waconda Lake (Kansas). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 82°F · Low 66°F
Peak gusts: 25 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 34% · Barometer: 30.26 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Waconda Lake.
Good for boating (78/100), 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 (85/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Dusk hours (19:00 local). 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for kayaking (77/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Air temperature 82°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 PM | 82°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 80°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 79°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 77°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 75°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 75°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 73°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 73°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 71°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 71°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 68°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 68°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 66°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 66°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 68°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 71°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 75°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 78°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 82°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 84°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 86°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 88°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 86°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 85°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 29 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.
Clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Clear. Low around 67, with temperatures rising to around 70 overnight. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Clear, with a low around 61.
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Waconda Lake currently reports 84°F with wind velocity near 12 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 Waconda 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 GID) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Waconda 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 Waconda Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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