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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Maloya (New Mexico). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 70°F · Low 46°F
Peak gusts: 5 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 44% · Barometer: 29.71 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Maloya.
Excellent for boating (91/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 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 (88/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the south. 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.
Good for kayaking (88/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts to 12 mph. Wind 10 mph from the south. 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 46°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 | 46°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 47°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 49°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 53°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 58°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 62°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 66°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 68°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 70°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 70°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 69°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 68°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 3% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 65°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 25 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 61°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 58°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 57°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 54°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 53°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 51°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 51°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 49°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 48°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 47°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 47°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | 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, with a low around 46. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind 10 to 20 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Lake Maloya currently reports 44°F with wind velocity near 3 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 Maloya 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 ABQ) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Maloya 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 Maloya Water Level & Temperature page.
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