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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Abiquiu Reservoir (New Mexico). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 73°F · Low 51°F
Peak gusts: 11 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 71% · Barometer: 29.81 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Abiquiu Reservoir.
Fair for boating (73/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 4 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for fishing (60/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the southeast. Dawn hours (05:00 local). The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for kayaking (71/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 4 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 0 mph from the southeast. Working against it: Air temperature 52°F. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 AM | 52°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 18% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| 6 AM | 51°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 9% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 51°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 5 mph | 9% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 AM | 52°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 9% | Mostly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 54°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 65°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 69°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 7% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 71°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 7% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 73°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 7% | Mostly Sunny |
| 3 PM | 73°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 30% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 PM | 72°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 30% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 PM | 71°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 30% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 PM | 68°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 36% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 PM | 66°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 36% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 PM | 64°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 36% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 9 PM | 62°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 PM | 60°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 PM | 58°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 15% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 AM | 57°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 7% | Partly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 55°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 7% | Partly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 53°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 7 mph | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 52°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 5 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 50°F | 5 mph | NE | ⚡ 5 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
Mirror-like to gentle rippled water. Optimal conditions for paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, and beginner water skiing or wakeboarding.
Pleasant breeze with small wavelets. Great for sailing, pleasure cruising, pontoon boats, and trolling for trout and bass.
Moderate waves with whitecaps likely. Requires skilled boat handling; kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards should stay close to sheltered bays.
Steep waves, cold spray, and hazardous open water. Avoid small craft voyages. Always check official National Weather Service lake wind advisories.
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. South wind 0 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 0 to 10 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunny, with a high near 61.
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Abiquiu Reservoir currently reports 54°F with wind velocity near 8 mph from the SE. Atmospheric forecasts and 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines are updated hourly from the National Weather Service gridpoint matching the lake's coordinates.
At Abiquiu Reservoir and surrounding mountain valleys, diurnal heating of the surrounding terrain causes strong thermal pressure differentials known locally as afternoon breezes (such as the Washoe Zephyr at Lake Tahoe). Wind speeds typically peak between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM before calming near sunset.
For stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), canoeing, and light kayaks, winds under 7 mph (light breeze) offer the safest, glassiest surface conditions. Between 8–14 mph, small wavelets develop, suitable for sailboats and powerboats. Winds exceeding 15 mph create steep whitecaps and rapid drift; winds over 21 mph warrant small craft warnings.
All weather and wind telemetry is fetched directly from the National Weather Service (NOAA - WFO ABQ) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Abiquiu Reservoir without artificial smoothing or third-party estimates.
Yes. Live hydrological sensor readings, 30-day elevation histories, full-pool benchmarks, and USGS station provenance are available on our dedicated Abiquiu Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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