Council Grove Lake

Council Grove Lake

Council Grove, Morris County, KS
5mi²
394.00ft
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Lake Information

This 1,309 hectare lake was built in 1964 for flood control and water supply. Today, Council Grove Lake is also a popular recreational spot. There are eight parks surrounding the lake that are managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. All eight of these parks have camping facilities and offer fishing. Three of the parks (Canning Creek Cove, Richey Cove and Neosho Park) have hiking trails, while Richey Cove also boasts a swimming beach. It is the only park on the lake 64 kilometre shoreline that has a beach.

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Current Conditions

66°F°
Feels like 61°F°
Cloudy
Today's High
70°F°
Today's Low
55°F°

Water Temperature

63°F
Updated: (Apr 30)
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Current water temperature for Council Grove Lake is 63°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind10 mph E (Gust 14 mph)
Pressure
29.73 inHg
Visibility15 mi
Humidity68%
Cloud Cover98%

Forecast: Thursday, May 1

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
55°F°
10 AM
62°F°
1 PM
68°F°
4 PM
70°F°

Temperature

High
70°F°
Low
55°F°

Precipitation

Chance46%
Amount0.03"
Typerain

Wind

9mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
25mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed15 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise11:28 AM
Sunset1:18 AM
Moon PhasewaxingCrescent
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)

9:55 PM - 12:25 AM

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Minor Times (Good)

1:53 PM - 3:23 PM

5:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Outlook for Thursday at Council Grove Lake

Expect temperatures ranging from 55°F to 70°F. There's a 46% chance of rain, potentially bringing around 0.03" rain. Winds will be averaging 9 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 25 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 9:55 PM and 8:30 AM, or try the minor windows near 1:53 PM and 5:00 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Council Grove Lake.

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May 1st 2025

Lake Information

Elevation
394 ft
Area
5 mi²
Coordinates
38.682, -96.522

Weather Forecast

Thursday

70°F
55°F

Friday

66°F
50°F

Saturday

67°F
45°F

Sunday

69°F
44°F

Monday

71°F
46°F

Tuesday

65°F
51°F

Wednesday

64°F
51°F

Thursday

63°F
45°F

Friday

61°F
44°F
Thursday - 5/1/2025
70°F
55°F
12am
57°F
63°F
29.75 hPa
3 mph
ESE
G: 7 mph
2am
55°F
63°F
29.75 hPa
4 mph
S
G: 8 mph
4am
55°F
63°F
29.75 hPa
4 mph
S
G: 8 mph
6am
55°F
63°F
29.74 hPa
4 mph
WSW
G: 8 mph
8am
57°F
63°F
29.80 hPa
12 mph
WNW
G: 25 mph
10am
62°F
63°F
29.83 hPa
12 mph
NW
G: 20 mph
12pm
66°F
63°F
29.86 hPa
13 mph
NW
G: 19 mph
2pm
69°F
63°F
29.85 hPa
15 mph
NW
G: 22 mph
4pm
70°F
63°F
29.85 hPa
12 mph
NW
G: 18 mph
6pm
70°F
63°F
29.85 hPa
13 mph
NW
G: 16 mph
8pm
65°F
63°F
29.87 hPa
7 mph
NW
G: 13 mph
10pm
60°F
63°F
29.91 hPa
5 mph
NW
G: 10 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Council Grove Lake

Current Temp

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Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

33°F

On Jan 19

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

57°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 (84°F).
  • Coolest avg: January (35°F).
  • Rapid warming often occurs: April → May (+13°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: November → December (-15°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm07142128

Wind Direction

117°

Pressure

1007 mb

Cloud Cover

47%

Visibility

10 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

ThuFriSatSunMonTueWedThuFri0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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