Downs Lake

Downs Lake

Rodna, Spokane County, WA
0.66mi²
1959ft
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Lake Information

Downs Lake is a 425-acre, 2 1/2 mile long lake 18 miles Southwest of Cheney. The marshy shoreline is a sure bet for Largmouths warming after the winter months. Downs Lake is reached by taking exit 254 off of I-90. Turn Left at the stop sign and then left again at the sign for Downs Lake.

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Current Conditions

96°F
Feels like 98°F
Clear
Today's High
88°F
Today's Low
62°F

Water Temperature

77°F
Updated: (Jul 4)
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Latest Water Temperature Data: Current water temperature for Downs Lake is 77° Fahrenheit - providing real-time thermal conditions for fishing, swimming, and water recreation planning.

Current Snapshot

Wind12 mph SW (Gust 21 mph)
Pressure
29.78 inHg
Visibility44 mi
Humidity14%
Cloud Cover2%

Forecast: Wednesday, Jul 9

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
66°
10 AM
79°
1 PM
86°
4 PM
87°

Temperature

High
88°F
Low
62°F

Precipitation

Chance0%
Amount0.00"
Typeclear

Wind

13 mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
29 mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed20 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise12:05 PM
Sunset3:47 AM
Moon PhasewaxingGibbous
Max UV Index9 (Very High)

Weather Forecast & Fishing Conditions at Downs Lake

Today's weather at Downs Lake features partly cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from 62°F to 88°F. Wind conditions will average 13 mph with gusts reaching up to 29 mph, creating good fishing conditions with moderate winds. The UV index will reach 9 (Very High), and there's a 0% chance of precipitation. The current water temperature is 77°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 6th 2025

Weather Forecast

Wednesday

88°F
62°F

Thursday

82°F
59°F

Friday

87°F
56°F

Saturday

91°F
59°F

Sunday

93°F
64°F

Monday

88°F
64°F

Tuesday

87°F
62°F

Wednesday

93°F
62°F

Thursday

94°F
67°F
Wednesday - 7/9/2025
88°F
62°F
12am
74°F
77°F
29.84 hPa
4 mph
WNW
G: 12 mph
2am
69°F
77°F
29.82 hPa
3 mph
WSW
G: 8 mph
4am
64°F
77°F
29.86 hPa
7 mph
SSW
G: 12 mph
6am
62°F
77°F
29.90 hPa
7 mph
SW
G: 15 mph
8am
71°F
77°F
29.92 hPa
10 mph
SW
G: 15 mph
10am
79°F
77°F
29.90 hPa
15 mph
SW
G: 20 mph
12pm
84°F
77°F
29.91 hPa
17 mph
WSW
G: 24 mph
2pm
87°F
77°F
29.89 hPa
19 mph
WSW
G: 27 mph
4pm
87°F
77°F
29.88 hPa
20 mph
WSW
G: 28 mph
6pm
84°F
77°F
29.87 hPa
20 mph
W
G: 28 mph
8pm
78°F
77°F
29.90 hPa
16 mph
W
G: 25 mph
10pm
71°F
77°F
29.94 hPa
12 mph
W
G: 23 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Downs Lake

Current Temp

65°F

Measured on Jun 30

Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

32°F

On Mar 23

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

52°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 (81°F).
  • Coolest avg: January (34°F).
  • Rapid warming often occurs: April → May (+13°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: September → October (-20°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

Wind Direction

302°

Pressure

1010 mb

Cloud Cover

12%

Visibility

37 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

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