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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Havasu (Arizona). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 96°F · Low 82°F
Peak gusts: 5 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 22% · Barometer: 29.82 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Havasu.
Excellent for boating (99/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 4 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.
Good for fishing (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northwest. 0% 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.
Excellent for kayaking (98/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 0 mph from the northwest. Gusts to 4 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. Air temperature 87°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 AM | 87°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 87°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 86°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 85°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 84°F | 1 mph | S | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 83°F | 1 mph | S | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 83°F | 1 mph | SE | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 82°F | 2 mph | SE | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 85°F | 1 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 87°F | 2 mph | SE | ⚡ 8 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 90°F | 3 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 90°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 92°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 93°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 95°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 95°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 95°F | 7 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 96°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 95°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 93°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 91°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 90°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 90°F | 6 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 88°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Mostly 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.
Clear. Low around 81, with temperatures rising to around 83 overnight. West northwest wind around 2 mph.
Sunny. High near 98, with temperatures falling to around 96 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 1 mph.
Sunny. High near 98, with temperatures falling to around 96 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 1 mph.
Sunny. High near 98, with temperatures falling to around 96 in the afternoon. Wind around 0 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 82, with temperatures rising to around 84 overnight. East wind around 1 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 82, with temperatures rising to around 84 overnight. Wind around 0 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 82, with temperatures rising to around 84 overnight. East wind around 1 mph.
Sunny. High near 97, with temperatures falling to around 95 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 1 to 7 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 82, with temperatures rising to around 84 overnight. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then patchy blowing dust and showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 10 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
A chance of rain showers before 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Lake Havasu currently reports 81°F with wind velocity near 3 mph from the NW. 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 Havasu 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 VEF) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Havasu 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 Havasu Water Level & Temperature page.
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