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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Maxinkuckee (Indiana). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 71°F · Low 59°F
Peak gusts: 16 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 60% · Barometer: 30.06 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Maxinkuckee.
Excellent for boating (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 9 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 (83/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. 4% 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 (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 9 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. 4% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 PM | 63°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 4% | Cloudy |
| 1 PM | 66°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 5% | Cloudy |
| 2 PM | 67°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 10% | Cloudy |
| 3 PM | 69°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 12% | Cloudy |
| 4 PM | 71°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 13% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 PM | 71°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 13% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 PM | 70°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 11% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 70°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 11% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 69°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 10% | Partly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 64°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 13 mph | 10% | Partly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 63°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 63°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 62°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 61°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 61°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 60°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 60°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 59°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 7 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 58°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 60°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 65°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 69°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Mostly 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.
Cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind around 5 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
A chance of rain showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of rain showers before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Lake Maxinkuckee currently reports 61°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 Maxinkuckee 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 IWX) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Maxinkuckee 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 Maxinkuckee Water Level & Temperature page.
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