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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Hawley Lake (Arizona). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:58PM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Today: High 63°F · Low 49°F
Peak gusts: 23 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 61% · Barometer: 29.99 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Hawley Lake.
Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:58PM MST until October 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the south. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. 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.
Poor for fishing (53/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the south. Sky is mostly cloudy (58% cloud cover). 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 13 mph from the south. Air temperature 59°F. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. 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: Wind 13 mph from the south. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 AM | 59°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 35% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 AM | 62°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 37% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 PM | 63°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 37% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 PM | 63°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 37% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 PM | 61°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 50% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 PM | 61°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 50% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 PM | 60°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 50% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 PM | 57°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 37% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 PM | 55°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 37% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 PM | 53°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 37% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 PM | 53°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 60% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 9 PM | 51°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 60% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 10 PM | 50°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 60% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 11 PM | 50°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 43% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 AM | 50°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 43% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 AM | 49°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 43% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 AM | 50°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 28 mph | 50% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 AM | 49°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 50% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 AM | 49°F | 17 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 50% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 AM | 49°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 35 mph | 32% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 AM | 48°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 36 mph | 32% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 AM | 48°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 32% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 AM | 51°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 70% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 9 AM | 56°F | 21 mph | S | ⚡ 35 mph | 70% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
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.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 9 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. South wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Hawley Lake currently reports 51°F with wind velocity near 11 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 Hawley 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 FGZ) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Hawley 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 Hawley Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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