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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Cumberland (Kentucky). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 82°F · Low 55°F
Peak gusts: 7 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 90% · Barometer: 30.01 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Cumberland.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the north. Gusts to 2 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 (95/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the north. 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 (98/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 2 mph from the north. Gusts to 2 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. Working against it: Air temperature 55°F. 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 | 55°F | 2 mph | N | ⚡ 2 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 57°F | 2 mph | NE | ⚡ 2 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 59°F | 2 mph | NE | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 64°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 70°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 74°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 12 PM | 77°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 1 PM | 80°F | 6 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 2 PM | 81°F | 6 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 PM | 81°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 PM | 82°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 PM | 80°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 PM | 77°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 73°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 69°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 68°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 67°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 66°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 65°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 65°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 66°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 64°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 64°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 63°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 12 mph | 3% | Cloudy |
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.
Partly cloudy. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 56 overnight. East northeast wind around 1 mph.
Partly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 1 to 6 mph.
Partly sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 82 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
Mostly cloudy. Low around 61, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Rain showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 71, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy. Low around 60, with temperatures rising to around 63 overnight. East wind 3 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Rain showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. South wind 3 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Lake Cumberland currently reports 48°F with wind velocity near 4 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 Lake Cumberland 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 LMK) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Cumberland 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 Lake Cumberland Water Level & Temperature page.
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