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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Calaveras Reservoir (California). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 82°F · Low 59°F
Peak gusts: 11 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 45% · Barometer: 29.87 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Calaveras Reservoir.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south-southwest. Gusts to 5 mph. 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.
Good for fishing (88/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south-southwest. Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 0.8 mi away. Provisional data. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (72%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for kayaking (99/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the south-southwest. Gusts to 5 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Poor for swimming (53/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 1% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 57°F from a representative gauge 0.8 mi away. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Water temperature is 57°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. Confidence is moderate (75%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 PM | 79°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 80°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 81°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 82°F | 6 mph | W | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 80°F | 6 mph | W | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 78°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 9 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 76°F | 3 mph | W | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 71°F | 3 mph | SW | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 70°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 68°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 67°F | 9 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 65°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 64°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 63°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 62°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 62°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 61°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 59°F | 9 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 58°F | 9 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 57°F | 9 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 56°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 57°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 58°F | 13 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 5% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 61°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
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.
Sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 2 to 6 mph.
Sunny. High near 84, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 56, with temperatures rising to around 59 overnight. South southwest wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Mostly sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind around 8 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Clear, with a low around 50.
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Clear, with a low around 53.
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Calaveras Reservoir currently reports 76°F with wind velocity near 10 mph from the S. 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 Calaveras 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 MTR) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Calaveras 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 Calaveras Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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