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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Folsom Lake (California). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 69°F · Low 51°F
Peak gusts: 8 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 60% · Barometer: 29.90 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Folsom Lake.
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 7 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.
Excellent for fishing (91/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 63°F from a representative gauge 2.4 mi away. Provisional data. Wind 5 mph from the south. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (82%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for kayaking (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 7 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Fair for swimming (74/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 1% chance of precipitation. Confidence is high (87%).
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 57°F | 2 mph | SE | ⚡ 4 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 56°F | 2 mph | S | ⚡ 4 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 56°F | 1 mph | SE | ⚡ 2 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 55°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 54°F | 1 mph | SE | ⚡ 2 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 53°F | 1 mph | E | ⚡ 2 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 6 AM | 51°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 51°F | 2 mph | N | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 51°F | 3 mph | N | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 53°F | 3 mph | N | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 57°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 60°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 61°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 65°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 67°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 68°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 69°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 69°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 67°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 66°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 62°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 61°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 60°F | 3 mph | SE | ⚡ 6 mph | 2% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 59°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 6 mph | 3% | 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.
Clear. Low around 51, with temperatures rising to around 53 overnight. Southeast wind around 2 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 69. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 55 overnight. South southeast wind 3 to 12 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Clear, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 3 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Clear, with a low around 51.
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Clear, with a low around 54.
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Clear, with a low around 57.
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Clear, with a low around 59.
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Folsom Lake currently reports 57°F with wind velocity near 5 mph from the SE. 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 Folsom 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 STO) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Folsom 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 Folsom Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
View Folsom Lake Water Level & Temperature →