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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for El Vado Lake (New Mexico). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 74°F · Low 36°F
Peak gusts: 6 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 56% · Barometer: 29.84 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for El Vado Lake.
Good for boating (75/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 0 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 (62/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northeast. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Working against it: Air temperature 36°F. 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 (72/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northeast. Gusts to 0 mph. Working against it: Air temperature 36°F. 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 northeast. Working against it: Air temperature 36°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 AM | 36°F | 0 mph | — | — | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 40°F | 0 mph | — | — | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 47°F | 0 mph | — | — | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 55°F | 0 mph | — | — | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 62°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 1 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 68°F | 0 mph | — | — | 7% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 71°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 1 mph | 7% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 72°F | 0 mph | — | — | 7% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 74°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 8% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| 4 PM | 73°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 5 mph | 8% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| 5 PM | 71°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 7 mph | 8% | Isolated Rain Showers |
| 6 PM | 69°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 8 mph | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 62°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 7 mph | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 58°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 55°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 5% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 53°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 5% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 51°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 5% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 49°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 47°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 46°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 45°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 1 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 43°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 1 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 42°F | 0 mph | — | — | 3% | Partly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 42°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 1 mph | 8% | 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.
Isolated rain showers after 3pm. Sunny. High near 75, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 67 in the afternoon. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
A chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before noon. Sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
El Vado Lake currently reports 44°F with wind velocity near 6 mph from the NE. 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 El Vado 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 El Vado 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 El Vado Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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