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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Darling (North Dakota). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 67°F · Low 52°F
Peak gusts: 16 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 43% · Barometer: 30.02 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Lake Darling.
Good for boating (77/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 13 mph from the south. 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.
Good for fishing (84/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Measured water temperature 55°F. Provisional data. Wind 13 mph from the south. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for kayaking (77/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 13 mph from the south. Confidence is high (90%).
Poor for swimming (51/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Measured water temperature 55°F. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Water temperature is 55°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. Confidence is moderate (77%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 PM | 67°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 65°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 65°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 64°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 63°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 61°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 0% | Partly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 60°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 59°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 58°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 57°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 55°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 54°F | 5 mph | NW | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 52°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 52°F | 3 mph | W | ⚡ 8 mph | 2% | Partly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 54°F | 6 mph | NW | ⚡ 13 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 58°F | 10 mph | NW | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 63°F | 13 mph | NW | ⚡ 23 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 66°F | 16 mph | NW | ⚡ 25 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 68°F | 16 mph | NW | ⚡ 25 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 70°F | 17 mph | NW | ⚡ 27 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 70°F | 17 mph | NW | ⚡ 27 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 70°F | 17 mph | NW | ⚡ 27 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| 5 PM | 69°F | 16 mph | NW | ⚡ 25 mph | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| 6 PM | 66°F | 14 mph | NW | ⚡ 24 mph | 2% | Partly 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 sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 72 in the afternoon. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 52, with temperatures rising to around 55 overnight. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Mostly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 3 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
A chance of rain showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 50. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Rain showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 6 mph.
A chance of rain showers after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 12 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
A chance of rain showers before 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Lake Darling currently reports 72°F with wind velocity near 8 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 Lake Darling 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 BIS) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Darling 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 Darling Water Level & Temperature page.
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