Location & Surroundings
Waneka Dam is a dam in Colorado, United States, at 1,624 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafayette, less than 2 km away. The national capital Washington is about 2405 km to the east. The nearest airport is Dave's Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Waneka Dam is dam in Boulder County, Colorado, United States of America.
It is located in Boulder County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Boulder County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
39° 59' 42" N, 105° 6' 38" W
- Elevation 1624 m (DEM: 1623 m)
- Timezone America/Denver
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 807 p/km²
- Built-up 16.2%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:20
- Sunrise 07:04
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 11 h 25 min
Nearby
Weather in Waneka Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Waneka Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 25.9 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 435 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,005.9 hPa
Clouds
53 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 17.7 | 2.3 | 236 | 29 | 1,005.9 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.9 | 3.5 | 231 | 34 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 4.8 | 152 | 17 | 1,003.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 317.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 2.1 | 216 | 27 | 1,001.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 435.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.6 | 1.9 | 293 | 36 | 1,003.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.0 | 1.5 | 316 | 39 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 3.9 | 112 | 27 | 1,004.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 221.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 3.5 | 60 | 29 | 1,000.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 408.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.7 | 2.4 | 302 | 45 | 1,002.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.3 | 2.7 | 230 | 56 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 2.1 | 166 | 21 | 1,004.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 315.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 2.0 | 79 | 23 | 1,004.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 460.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 14.1 | 2.7 | 297 | 43 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Waneka Dam?
Now 17.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.9 to 25.9 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 435 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Waneka Dam today?
Sunrise around 07:04 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 11h 25m.
What is the local time in Waneka Dam?
Local time is 11:20. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Waneka Dam?
Waneka Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Waneka Dam?
Elevation about 1,624 m. DEM 1,623 m.
Where is Waneka Dam located?
It is at 39.99498, -105.11054 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Waneka Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry