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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Mohave (Nevada). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 96°F · Low 83°F
Peak gusts: 13 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 23% · Barometer: 29.77 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Lake Mohave.
Fair for boating (72/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the south-southeast. Gusts to 9 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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 (60/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the south-southeast. 0% chance of precipitation. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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.
Fair for kayaking (71/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the south-southeast. Gusts to 9 mph. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. 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. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 AM | 87°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 90°F | 7 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 92°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 94°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 95°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 95°F | 12 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 96°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 94°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 94°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 2% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 92°F | 8 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 90°F | 7 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 88°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 88°F | 8 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 87°F | 7 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 86°F | 7 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 2 AM | 84°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 84°F | 7 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 83°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 82°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 82°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 80°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 2% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 80°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 81°F | 13 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 82°F | 16 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | 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.
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind 0 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Mostly clear. Low around 80, with temperatures rising to around 82 overnight. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 8 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 75. South wind 13 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
A slight chance of rain showers before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Clear, with a low around 62.
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Lake Mohave currently reports 93°F with wind velocity near 3 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 Mohave 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 Mohave 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 Mohave Water Level & Temperature page.
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