Kanopolis Lake

Kanopolis Lake

Marquette, Ellsworth County, KS
5mi²
454.00ft
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Lake Information

Located in the Smokey Hills region, Kanopolis Lake sits at an elevation of 446 metres. The 1,378 hectare lake was formed by Kanopolis Dam, which impounds the Smoky Hill River. The lake is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers who also run three lakeside parks. Venango Park is the largest and features a beach, a boat ramp and camping facilities. The Kanopolis State Park sits at the northeast corner of the lake. It is part of the Prairie Trail Scenic Byway, offering fantastic hiking, horseback riding, cycling and wildlife viewing.

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Current Conditions

68°F°
Feels like 69°F°
Clear
Today's High
72°F°
Today's Low
45°F°

Water Temperature

64°F
Updated: (May 2)
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Current water temperature for Kanopolis Lake is 64°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind6 mph NE (Gust 9 mph)
Pressure
29.97 inHg
Visibility31 mi
Humidity37%
Cloud Cover6%

Forecast: Sunday, May 4

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
45°F°
10 AM
61°F°
1 PM
69°F°
4 PM
72°F°

Temperature

High
72°F°
Low
45°F°

Precipitation

Chance0%
Amount0.00"
Typeclear

Wind

7mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
14mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed9 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise11:30 AM
Sunset1:27 AM
Moon PhasefirstQuarter
Max UV Index9 (Very 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)

12:44 AM - 3:14 AM

11:14 AM - 1:44 PM

Minor Times (Good)

5:27 PM - 6:57 PM

7:21 AM - 8:51 AM

Outlook for Sunday at Kanopolis Lake

Expect temperatures ranging from 45°F to 72°F. Skies look mostly clear with little chance of precipitation. Winds will be averaging 7 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 14 mph. The maximum UV index will be 9 (Very 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 12:44 AM and 11:14 AM, or try the minor windows near 5:27 PM and 7:21 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Kanopolis Lake .

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May 3rd 2025

Lake Information

Elevation
454 ft
Area
5 mi²
Coordinates
38.637, -97.993

Weather Forecast

Sunday

72°F
45°F

Monday

73°F
47°F

Tuesday

70°F
51°F

Wednesday

63°F
54°F

Thursday

66°F
53°F

Friday

72°F
51°F

Saturday

77°F
53°F

Sunday

78°F
54°F

Monday

81°F
56°F
Sunday - 5/4/2025
72°F
45°F
12am
53°F
64°F
30.02 hPa
5 mph
ESE
G: 10 mph
2am
49°F
64°F
30.02 hPa
5 mph
SE
G: 10 mph
4am
47°F
64°F
30.01 hPa
4 mph
SE
G: 10 mph
6am
45°F
64°F
30.02 hPa
4 mph
SSE
G: 8 mph
8am
49°F
64°F
30.04 hPa
4 mph
SSE
G: 9 mph
10am
61°F
64°F
30.04 hPa
7 mph
SSE
G: 10 mph
12pm
67°F
64°F
30.02 hPa
9 mph
SE
G: 14 mph
2pm
70°F
64°F
29.99 hPa
9 mph
SE
G: 14 mph
4pm
72°F
64°F
29.94 hPa
9 mph
SE
G: 13 mph
6pm
72°F
64°F
29.92 hPa
9 mph
SE
G: 13 mph
8pm
66°F
64°F
29.92 hPa
7 mph
ESE
G: 10 mph
10pm
59°F
64°F
29.96 hPa
6 mph
SE
G: 11 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Kanopolis Lake

Current Temp

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Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

33°F

On Jan 20

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

55°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: February (33°F).
  • Rapid warming often occurs: February → March (+14°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: September → October (-13°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm0481216

Wind Direction

110°

Pressure

1016 mb

Cloud Cover

0%

Visibility

19 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

SunMonTueWedThuFriSatSunMon0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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