Milford Lake

Milford Lake

Milford, Geary County, KS
24.55mi²
1155ft
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Lake Information

Milford State Park is located on the southeast shore of the state's largest lake, 15,709 surface-acre Milford Reservoir, Milford State Park is a favorite getaway for outdoors loving visitors. It is a popular destination for anglers eager for walleye, crappie, large mouth bass, white bass, catfish, and small mouth bass. There are many opportunities to observe or photograph wildlife on the 19,000-acre wildlife area located on the west side and upper end of the reservoir. The Steve Lloyd refuge contains an additional 1100 acres. The diverse habitats support many species of non game birds, mammals, reptiles and aquatic life. Nearby Milford Nature Center and Milford Fish Hatchery (both are located below the dam) offer a variety of interpretive exhibits and displays. The lake hosts a large influx of bald eagles in the winter. Hunters will find a variety of game including quail, pheasant, prairie chicken, duck, goose, rabbit, turkey, deer, and squirrel. Trappers are also active throughout the season in pursuit of raccoon, muskrat, beaver, and other furbearers.

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Current Conditions

92°F
Feels like 91°F
Cloudy
Today's High
92°F
Today's Low
74°F

Water Temperature

78°F
Updated: (Jul 4)
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Latest Water Temperature Data: Current water temperature for Milford Lake is 78° Fahrenheit - providing real-time thermal conditions for fishing, swimming, and water recreation planning.

Current Snapshot

Wind14 mph S (Gust 24 mph)
Pressure
29.72 inHg
Visibility23 mi
Humidity49%
Cloud Cover100%

Forecast: Friday, Jul 11

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
76°
10 AM
83°
1 PM
89°
4 PM
92°

Temperature

High
92°F
Low
74°F

Precipitation

Chance53%
Amount0.00"
Typerain

Wind

11 mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
26 mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed14 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise11:11 AM
Sunset1:54 AM
Moon Phasefull
Max UV Index8 (Very High)

Weather Forecast & Fishing Conditions at Milford Lake

Today's weather at Milford Lake features partly cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from 74°F to 92°F. Wind conditions will average 11 mph with gusts reaching up to 26 mph, creating good fishing conditions with moderate winds. The UV index will reach 8 (Very High), and there's a 53% chance of precipitation. The current water temperature is 78°F (updated Jul 4), indicating that warm-water species like bass and panfish will be highly active. These conditions will significantly impact fish behavior and angling success throughout the day.

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July 3rd 2025

Weather Forecast

Friday

92°F
74°F

Saturday

85°F
70°F

Sunday

87°F
69°F

Monday

88°F
72°F

Tuesday

90°F
72°F

Wednesday

89°F
74°F

Thursday

83°F
68°F

Friday

81°F
63°F

Saturday

90°F
69°F
Friday - 7/11/2025
92°F
74°F
12am
83°F
78°F
29.76 hPa
12 mph
S
G: 26 mph
2am
79°F
78°F
29.75 hPa
11 mph
S
G: 22 mph
4am
77°F
78°F
29.74 hPa
11 mph
SSW
G: 22 mph
6am
76°F
78°F
29.74 hPa
10 mph
SSW
G: 19 mph
8am
77°F
78°F
29.76 hPa
11 mph
SW
G: 24 mph
10am
83°F
78°F
29.76 hPa
14 mph
SW
G: 19 mph
12pm
87°F
78°F
29.76 hPa
12 mph
WSW
G: 18 mph
2pm
90°F
78°F
29.75 hPa
12 mph
WSW
G: 18 mph
4pm
92°F
78°F
29.73 hPa
12 mph
W
G: 21 mph
6pm
90°F
78°F
29.74 hPa
12 mph
NW
G: 22 mph
8pm
84°F
78°F
29.78 hPa
12 mph
N
G: 19 mph
10pm
78°F
78°F
29.85 hPa
8 mph
N
G: 11 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Milford Lake

Current Temp

71°F

Measured on Jul 2

Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

33°F

On Jan 19

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: August (78°F).
  • Coolest avg: December (38°F).
  • Rapid warming often occurs: January → February (+12°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: October → November (-12°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm07142128

Wind Direction

180°

Pressure

1008 mb

Cloud Cover

86%

Visibility

18 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

FriSatSunMonTueWedThuFriSat0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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