Lake Lotawana, Missouri Weather
Lake Lotawana, Missouri — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lake Lotawana, Jackson County.
Full aviation weather for Lake Lotawana is published on the East Kansas City Airport (K3GV) page, 10 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Lake Lotawana have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Lake Lotawana: Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (KLXT) 12 km · Lawrence Smith Memorial Airport (KLRY) 36 km · Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (KMKC) 38 km · Skyhaven Airport (KRCM) 41 km · Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC) 44 km
Conditions reported at K3GV describe the airfield itself. Weather 10 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Lake Lotawana specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Lake Lotawana.
About Lake Lotawana, Missouri
Lake Lotawana unfolds across a landscape shaped by the rolling hills of western Missouri, a verdant expanse where the water itself is the heart of existence. It lies 6.8 miles south-south-east of Blue Springs, MO (from Blue Springs, MO: bearing 163°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east of Lee's Summit. Gentle slopes descend towards its shimmering surface, fringed by mature trees whose branches reach out like welcoming arms, their leaves a vibrant mosaic of greens in the summer sun and fiery hues come autumn. The air here carries the scent of damp earth after a rain, mingled with the subtle perfume of blooming wildflowers and the distant, faint aroma of woodsmoke. This is a place where the sky seems to stretch wider, its vastness a constant presence, and where the quiet lapping of waves against a dock serves as the prevailing soundtrack. The story of Lake Lotawana is intrinsically tied to the creation of its namesake reservoir in the early 20th century, a feat that transformed the pastoral terrain into a haven for recreation and summer living. Originally a collection of farms and scattered homesteads, the land now supports a vibrant community that thrives on the lake's allure, its economy buoyed by the tourism and lakeside properties that draw visitors and residents alike. Many homes here are designed to embrace the water, their porches and decks offering panoramic views, and the local businesses often cater to the rhythm of the seasons, from boat rentals in the warmer months to cozy gatherings as the temperatures cool. The spirit of Lake Lotawana is one of shared enjoyment of the natural beauty, a collective appreciation for the tranquil waters and the sense of escape they provide.
Live animated radar for Lake Lotawana and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Lake Lotawana, Jackson County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 38.923063°N, 94.244114°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 64086 |
| Area Code | 816 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lake Lotawana, Missouri Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lake Lotawana, Missouri, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Lake Lotawana includes coordinates 38.923063°N, 94.244114°W, situated in Jackson County. ZIP code 64086. Telephone area code: 816. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
