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Lake Audubon is a reservoir in North Dakota. It covers roughly 16,612 surface acres (about 26 square miles). If you are planning a trip, Lake Sakakawea are also nearby. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Lake Audubon so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 1:54 PM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (79/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (93/100).
How the score is calculated →Best fair fishing window, averaging 74/100 across these hours. Dusk hours (19:00 local). 27% chance of precipitation. Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p |
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| Temp (°F) | 44° | 45° | 46° | 46° | 47° | 49° | 46° | 43° | 42° | 42° | 41° | 41° | 40° | 39° | 39° | 39° | 38° | 38° | 38° | 38° | 40° | 42° | 43° | 43° |
| Wind (kts) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Direction | N | N | N | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE |
| Gusts (kts) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
| Precip % | 21% | 20% | 21% | 26% | 27% | 30% | 27% | 26% | 30% | 41% | 63% | 71% | 75% | 96% | 72% | 59% | 75% | 61% | 92% | 48% | 64% | 79% | 97% | 82% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 1 PM CDT | 44°F | 12 mph N (0°) | 18 mph | 21% | 93% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 2 PM CDT | 45°F | 12 mph N (0°) | 17 mph | 20% | 92% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 3 PM CDT | 46°F | 12 mph N (0°) | 17 mph | 21% | 91% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 4 PM CDT | 46°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 17 mph | 26% | 88% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 5 PM CDT | 47°F | 14 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 27% | 91% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 49°F | 16 mph NE (45°) | 27 mph | 30% | 93% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 46°F | 16 mph NE (45°) | 25 mph | 27% | 95% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 PM CDT | 43°F | 16 mph NE (45°) | 27 mph | 26% | 97% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 PM CDT | 42°F | 16 mph NE (45°) | 27 mph | 30% | 97% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 10 PM CDT | 42°F | 16 mph NE (45°) | 25 mph | 41% | 96% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 11 PM CDT | 41°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 24 mph | 63% | 97% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 12 AM CDT | 41°F | 14 mph NE (45°) | 23 mph | 71% | 95% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 1 AM CDT | 40°F | 14 mph NE (45°) | 22 mph | 75% | 93% | Rain Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM CDT | 39°F | 14 mph NE (45°) | 22 mph | 96% | 96% | Rain Showers |
| Mon, 3 AM CDT | 39°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 23 mph | 72% | 97% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 4 AM CDT | 39°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 24 mph | 59% | 95% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 5 AM CDT | 38°F | 16 mph NE (45°) | 25 mph | 75% | 99% | Rain Showers |
| Mon, 6 AM CDT | 38°F | 15 mph NE (45°) | 24 mph | 61% | 97% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 7 AM CDT | 38°F | 14 mph NE (45°) | 23 mph | 92% | 97% | Rain Showers |
| Mon, 8 AM CDT | 38°F | 13 mph NE (45°) | 22 mph | 48% | 99% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 9 AM CDT | 40°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 64% | 97% | Rain Showers Likely |
| Mon, 10 AM CDT | 42°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 79% | 92% | Rain Showers |
| Mon, 11 AM CDT | 43°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 20 mph | 97% | 95% | Rain Showers |
| Mon, 12 PM CDT | 43°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 82% | 95% | Rain Showers |
| Mon, 1 PM CDT | 43°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 62% | 94% | Rain Showers Likely |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | This Afternoon October 11, 2026 | Tonight October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 50° | 34° | 46° | 34° | 50° | 32° | 58° | 34° | 59° | 32° | 53° | 31° | 64° | 41° |
| Wind | NE 14 mph | NE 16 mph | NE 12 to 15 mph | NW 7 to 10 mph | NW 5 to 9 mph | W 6 mph | N 5 mph | SE 2 to 7 mph | W 7 to 28 mph | NW 15 to 25 mph | NW 8 to 13 mph | S 7 to 14 mph | S 17 mph | SW 10 to 14 mph |
| Gusts | 21 mph | 27 mph | 24 mph | 18 mph | 16 mph | 13 mph | 10 mph | 13 mph | 41 mph | 41 mph | 21 mph | 25 mph | 30 mph | 24 mph |
| Precip % | 27% | 96% | 97% | 19% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 10% | 13% | 13% | 4% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Audubon. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Fair for fishing (70/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the north. 21% chance of precipitation. 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.
Good for boating (81/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the north. 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 sailing (93/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 12 mph from the N is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (78/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 12 mph from the north. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of ND Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Offering scenic natural surroundings in ND, Lake Audubon is a vibrant freshwater reservoir that attracts powerboaters, sailors, and bank fishermen alike. The lake's aquatic ecosystem supports rich gamefish populations and scenic wetland areas. Remember to clean and drain all watercraft to prevent the spread of invasive species.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by North Dakota Game and Fish Department is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Northern cold winter conditions with freezing air temperatures and potential surface ice formation. Ramps and water systems may be winterized. Confirm open status before visiting.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Lake Audubon is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 1:54 PM CDT