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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Don Pedro Reservoir (California). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 88°F · Low 64°F
Peak gusts: 8 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 20% · Barometer: 29.84 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Don Pedro Reservoir.
Excellent for boating (91/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the west-southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the west-southwest. Measured water temperature 55°F from a representative gauge 4.2 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 (90/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the west-southwest. No active official alerts for this lake. Confidence is high (90%).
Fair for swimming (55/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Air temperature 88°F. Working against it: Measured water temperature 55°F from a representative gauge 4.2 mi away. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Water temperature is 55°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PM | 88°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 88°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 86°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 9 mph | 2% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 83°F | 2 mph | NW | ⚡ 6 mph | 2% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 79°F | 2 mph | NW | ⚡ 5 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 76°F | 2 mph | N | ⚡ 5 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 75°F | 1 mph | N | ⚡ 4 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 73°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 72°F | 1 mph | SE | ⚡ 4 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 71°F | 3 mph | SE | ⚡ 6 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 70°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 69°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 8 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 68°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 8 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 66°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 8 mph | 3% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 65°F | 6 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 64°F | 7 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 64°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 66°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 68°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 70°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 71°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 74°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 75°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 22 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 77°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 22 mph | 2% | 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 90, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 64, with temperatures rising to around 66 overnight. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind 1 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind around 8 mph.
A chance of rain between 11pm and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Clear, with a low around 53.
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Clear, with a low around 55.
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Clear, with a low around 59.
Don Pedro Reservoir currently reports 93°F with wind velocity near 7 mph from the SW. 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 Don Pedro 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 STO) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Don Pedro 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 Don Pedro Reservoir Water Level & Temperature page.
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