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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Conchas Lake (New Mexico). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 86°F · Low 61°F
Peak gusts: 23 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 39% · Barometer: 29.88 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Conchas Lake.
Good for boating (78/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 2% chance of precipitation. 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 (84/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 2% chance of precipitation. Sky is mostly cloudy (49% cloud cover). 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.
Good for kayaking (78/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 2% chance of precipitation. 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. 2% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 PM | 71°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 70°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 69°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 67°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 66°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 65°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 62°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 61°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 AM | 61°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 3% | Cloudy |
| 8 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 3% | Partly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 66°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 71°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 3% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 76°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 15 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 80°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 16 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 84°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 86°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 87°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 87°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 85°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 83°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 80°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 76°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 6% | 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.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 15 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 20 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 84.
A slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunny, with a high near 77.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunny, with a high near 73.
A slight chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Conchas Lake currently reports 71°F with wind velocity near 12 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 Conchas Lake 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 Conchas Lake 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 Conchas Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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