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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Kaw Lake (Oklahoma). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 89°F · Low 61°F
Peak gusts: 8 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 66% · Barometer: 29.98 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Kaw Lake.
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 6 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 (94/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Dawn hours (06:00 local). 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.
Excellent for kayaking (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 6 mph. 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. 0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 61°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 61°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 61°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 65°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 70°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 75°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 79°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 83°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 86°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 87°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 88°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 89°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 86°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 83°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 79°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 75°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 73°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 70°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 70°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 68°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 67°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 66°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 64°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | 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.
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Clear, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Clear, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Rain showers likely before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Kaw Lake currently reports 59°F with wind velocity near 3 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 Kaw 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 OUN) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Kaw 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 Kaw Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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