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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Kampeska (South Dakota). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 1:47AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Today: High 86°F · Low 64°F
Peak gusts: 36 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 48% · Barometer: 29.99 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Kampeska.
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 1:47AM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD
Poor for boating (44/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 33 mph. Active moderate alert: Special Weather Statement. 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.
Fair for fishing (67/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Sky is clear (0% cloud cover). 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.
Poor for kayaking (46/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 0% chance of precipitation. Air temperature 77°F. Working against it: Gusts to 33 mph. Active moderate alert: Special Weather Statement. 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: Air temperature 77°F. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Special Weather Statement. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 PM | 77°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 0% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| 2 PM | 77°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 0% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| 3 PM | 79°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 33 mph | 0% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| 4 PM | 82°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 0% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| 5 PM | 86°F | 21 mph | S | ⚡ 31 mph | 0% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| 6 PM | 83°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 30 mph | 0% | Patchy Blowing Dust |
| 7 PM | 81°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 78°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 76°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 75°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 73°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 72°F | 14 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 71°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 69°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 68°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 68°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 66°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 64°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 63°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 62°F | 9 mph | SE | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 64°F | 8 mph | E | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 67°F | 7 mph | E | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 70°F | 8 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 73°F | 8 mph | E | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Mostly Sunny |
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.
Patchy blowing dust. Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Patchy blowing dust before 7pm. Clear. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 66 overnight. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Partly sunny. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. East wind 7 to 10 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northeast wind around 13 mph.
A chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North northeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. North northwest wind around 12 mph.
A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Lake Kampeska currently reports 71°F with wind velocity near 17 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 Kampeska 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 ABR) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Kampeska 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 Kampeska Water Level & Temperature page.
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