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Clinton Lake wind forecast

Clinton Lake, Kansas
Photo: freeblue_kostas from Athens, GREECE, CC BY 2.0

7-day outlook

Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.

  1. TodayOct 26

    4-7kt

    S, gusts 12

    High 77°F, rain 2%

    Good
  2. TueOct 27

    5-7kt

    S, gusts 13

    High 71°F, rain 23%

    Good
  3. WedOct 28

    9-13kt

    S, gusts 23

    High 77°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  4. ThuOct 29

    4-8kt

    SSW, gusts 14

    High 79°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  5. FriOct 30

    5-9kt

    SSE, gusts 15

    High 74°F, storms possible

    Stay ashore
  6. SatOct 31

    3-6kt

    SSE, gusts 12

    High 71°F, rain 43%

    Use caution
  7. SunNov 1

    3-5kt

    S, gusts 9

    High 72°F, rain 21%

    Use caution

Hour by hour, next 3 days

Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

This week on Clinton

Over the next 7 days on Clinton Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Wednesday, with gusts to about 23 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 5 kt.

Tuesday is the pick for sailing, and Sunday looks best for kayaks and paddleboards. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Plan to be off the water before the first rumble; lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm.

Reading a lake wind forecast

Sustained wind is the average over a couple of minutes; gusts are the short peaks. On inland water the gap between the two matters as much as the average. A steady 12 kt is a pleasant sail, while 8 kt gusting 20 kt knocks small boats flat and tires out paddlers.

On a lake the size of Clinton, waves stay modest, but nearby hills, trees and buildings bend the wind. Expect shifts and puffs, especially close to shore, and treat the forecast speed as an average across open water.

The National Weather Service forecast covers a 2.5 km grid, so local effects like a sea breeze off a big lake, a cold front or afternoon thunderstorms can arrive earlier or stronger than shown. Check the forecast again on the morning you go, and keep an eye on small craft advisories.

Clinton Lake forecast questions

What is the wind forecast for Clinton Lake this weekend?

In the National Weather Service forecast from October 26: Saturday: SSE wind 3 to 6 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 71°F. Sunday: S wind 3 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 72°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.

When is the best day to sail on Clinton Lake this week?

Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 26, Tuesday looks best, with S wind around 5 to 7 kt and gusts near 13 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.

Where does the Clinton Lake wind forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service gridded forecast for the 2.5 km cell over the lake. It is the same forecast local NWS offices use, updated several times a day. We convert wind to knots and add our own go or no-go call for each activity.

What wind is too strong for a kayak or paddleboard?

We flag paddling as risky once sustained wind passes about 8 kt or gusts pass 12 kt, and advise staying ashore above 12 kt sustained or 18 kt gusts. Offshore wind is the most dangerous because it pushes you away from the launch.

Nearby lakes

If Clinton is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.