Clinton Lake

Clinton Lake

Clinton, Douglas County, KS
12mi²
265.00ft
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Lake Information

Clinton Lake is located just southwest of the city of Lawrence, providing it water supply and flood control. It is also a highly popular recreational lake, with the Clinton State Park sitting on the north shore of it. The Clinton State Park offers extensive hiking and biking, with plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife. There are also boat launches, picnic areas and camping sites. It is also possible to go swimming, boating and fishing on the lake. In fact, the lake and the state park is the annual site of the Ironman Kansas 70.3 triathlon.

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Current Conditions

83°F°
Feels like 85°F°
Clear
Today's High
79°F°
Today's Low
64°F°

Water Temperature

73°F
Updated: (May 12)
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Current water temperature for Clinton Lake is 73°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind10 mph SSE (Gust 19 mph)
Pressure
29.40 inHg
Visibility16 mi
Humidity65%
Cloud Cover0%

Forecast: Thursday, May 15

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
64°F°
10 AM
68°F°
1 PM
75°F°
4 PM
78°F°

Temperature

High
79°F°
Low
64°F°

Precipitation

Chance0%
Amount0.00"
Typeclear

Wind

11mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
26mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed15 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise11:08 AM
Sunset1:27 AM
Moon PhasewaningGibbous
Max UV Index7 (High)

Solunar Fishing Forecast

Action Rating
2/5

Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)

Major Times (Best)

7:51 AM - 10:21 AM

7:33 PM - 10:03 PM

Minor Times (Good)

5:00 AM - 5:00 AM

12:16 PM - 1:46 PM

Outlook for Thursday at Clinton Lake

Expect temperatures ranging from 64°F to 79°F. Skies look mostly clear with little chance of precipitation. Winds will be averaging 11 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 26 mph. The maximum UV index will be 7 (High), so plan sun protection accordingly. For anglers, today's fishing action is rated 2/5 (Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)). Look for the best bite times during the major periods around 7:51 AM and 7:33 PM, or try the minor windows near 5:00 AM and 12:16 PM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Clinton Lake.

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May 15th 2025

Lake Information

Elevation
265 ft
Area
12 mi²
Coordinates
38.926, -95.383

Weather Forecast

Thursday

79°F
64°F

Friday

81°F
60°F

Saturday

79°F
55°F

Sunday

80°F
57°F

Monday

81°F
65°F

Tuesday

74°F
60°F

Wednesday

68°F
54°F

Thursday

70°F
53°F

Friday

76°F
52°F
Thursday - 5/15/2025
79°F
64°F
12am
74°F
73°F
29.40 hPa
8 mph
SE
G: 19 mph
2am
72°F
73°F
29.38 hPa
8 mph
SSE
G: 16 mph
4am
70°F
73°F
29.39 hPa
7 mph
SSW
G: 16 mph
6am
66°F
73°F
29.42 hPa
8 mph
WSW
G: 18 mph
8am
64°F
73°F
29.50 hPa
12 mph
W
G: 22 mph
10am
68°F
73°F
29.56 hPa
14 mph
W
G: 25 mph
12pm
73°F
73°F
29.59 hPa
15 mph
W
G: 26 mph
2pm
76°F
73°F
29.62 hPa
14 mph
W
G: 22 mph
4pm
78°F
73°F
29.63 hPa
14 mph
WSW
G: 24 mph
6pm
78°F
73°F
29.61 hPa
11 mph
WSW
G: 21 mph
8pm
74°F
73°F
29.63 hPa
8 mph
WSW
G: 15 mph
10pm
67°F
73°F
29.67 hPa
7 mph
SSW
G: 15 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Clinton Lake

Current Temp

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Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

33°F

On Jan 21

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

58°F

Typical temp during the Last 12 Months.

Temperature Trend: Last 12 Months

Surface temperature over the selected period.

Key Observations (Last 12 Months)

  • Warmest avg: July (82°F).
  • Coolest avg: December (38°F).
  • Rapid warming often occurs: April → May (+8°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: November → December (-13°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

Wind Direction

140°

Pressure

996 mb

Cloud Cover

0%

Visibility

12 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

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