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Lake Champlain sits in Vermont and is classified as a lake. The water surface spans about 290,000 acres, making it a very large body of water. Nearby alternatives include Lake Champlain and Lake Dunmore. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Lake Champlain so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 2:36 AM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Measured water temperature 60°F. Provisional data. Wind 3 mph from the southeast. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 53° | 53° | 52° | 52° | 52° | 51° | 52° | 53° | 55° | 56° | 57° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 59° | 57° | 55° | 53° | 51° | 50° | 49° | 48° | 48° | 47° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Direction | S | S | SW | SW | S | SW | SW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Precip % | 5% | 4% | 5% | 6% | 7% | 26% | 45% | 50% | 31% | 17% | 11% | 9% | 9% | 9% | 8% | 20% | 15% | 11% | 6% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 2 AM EDT | 53°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 5% | 57% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 AM EDT | 53°F | 13 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 4% | 61% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 52°F | 13 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 5% | 57% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 52°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 14 mph | 6% | 67% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 52°F | 14 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 7% | 58% | Partly Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 51°F | 14 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 26% | 65% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 52°F | 14 mph SW (225°) | 18 mph | 45% | 75% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 53°F | 18 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 50% | 71% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 55°F | 16 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 31% | 84% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 56°F | 16 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 17% | 81% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 57°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 28 mph | 11% | 70% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 58°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 28 mph | 9% | 97% | Cloudy |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 58°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 28 mph | 9% | 86% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 58°F | 14 mph W (270°) | 30 mph | 9% | 82% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 59°F | 13 mph W (270°) | 28 mph | 8% | 78% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 57°F | 14 mph NW (315°) | 29 mph | 20% | 70% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 55°F | 18 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 15% | 53% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 53°F | 15 mph W (270°) | 20 mph | 11% | 43% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 51°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 17 mph | 6% | 40% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 50°F | 9 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 2% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 49°F | 9 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 0% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 48°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 0% | 26% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 48°F | 10 mph NW (315°) | 13 mph | 0% | 14% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 47°F | 9 mph NW (315°) | 12 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 47°F | 9 mph NW (315°) | 10 mph | 0% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 51° | 59° | 44° | 57° | 42° | 65° | 55° | 65° | 54° | 59° | 47° | 53° | 44° | 55° |
| Wind | SW 13 mph | W 13 to 18 mph | NW 8 to 18 mph | N 5 to 8 mph | SE 3 to 20 mph | S 20 mph | S 12 to 18 mph | S 5 to 10 mph | S 6 to 13 mph | SW 14 to 17 mph | NW 18 to 26 mph | NW 13 to 23 mph | NW 9 to 15 mph | NW 13 mph |
| Gusts | 16 mph | 30 mph | 23 mph | 10 mph | 23 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 15 mph | 18 mph | 25 mph | 38 mph | 32 mph | 21 mph | 18 mph |
| Precip % | 6% | 50% | 15% | 0% | 0% | 6% | 51% | 47% | 41% | 69% | 64% | 18% | 10% | 8% |
| Forecast |
LAKE CHAMPLAIN AT BURLINGTON, VT · Oct 8, 10:00 PM UTC
Nearby river temperature: 57.0°F at LAPLATTE RIVER AT SHELBURNE FALLS, VT (14.4 mi away) · Oct 8, 10:30 PM UTC
Poor for fishing (54/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 59°F. Provisional data. Morning hours (09:00 local). The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is high (85%).
Poor for boating (44/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 30% chance of precipitation is possible. 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 sailing (63/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 16 mph from the S is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (29/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 30% chance of precipitation is possible. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Combined air and water temperature is 115°F (below the 120°F safety guideline). Thermal protection recommended for paddle craft. Confidence is high (90%).
Surface water measured at 60°F. Air and water contrast evaluate recreational immersion comfort.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of VT Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Champlain is a scenic freshwater lake situated in VT, offering expansive waters for recreational boating and dedicated sport anglers. The surrounding topography influences local wind and wave dynamics, creating ideal windows for morning paddling and afternoon cruising. Consult local ramp status and safety rules prior to arrival.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is required for anglers age 15+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Smallmouth Bass, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Lake Champlain is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 2:36 AM EDT