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Lake Placid (FL) is a lake in Florida. The water surface spans about 3,320 acres, making it a mid-sized body of water. Nearby alternatives include Lake Istokpoga and Lake Kissimmee. Below you will find an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Lake Placid (FL).
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 3:47 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Poor (53/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (60/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the north. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
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| Temp (°F) | 86° | 86° | 83° | 82° | 80° | 79° | 77° | 77° | 76° | 76° | 75° | 75° | 74° | 73° | 73° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 74° | 77° | 81° | 83° | 85° | 86° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Direction | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | N | E | N | N | NW | NW | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Precip % | 74% | 69% | 48% | 37% | 31% | 18% | 14% | 11% | 9% | 6% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 5% | 4% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 3 PM EDT | 86°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 74% | 74% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 4 PM EDT | 86°F | 5 mph WNW (293°) | 10 mph | 69% | 73% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 5 PM EDT | 83°F | 3 mph WNW (293°) | 9 mph | 48% | 68% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 6 PM EDT | 82°F | 2 mph WNW (293°) | 8 mph | 37% | 73% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 7 PM EDT | 80°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 31% | 77% | Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 8 PM EDT | 79°F | 2 mph NNW (338°) | 5 mph | 18% | 70% | Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 9 PM EDT | 77°F | 1 mph ENE (68°) | 5 mph | 14% | 62% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 10 PM EDT | 77°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 11% | 55% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun, 11 PM EDT | 76°F | 1 mph NNW (338°) | 4 mph | 9% | 42% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 12 AM EDT | 76°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 6% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 1 AM EDT | 75°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 4 mph | 4% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 2 AM EDT | 75°F | 1 mph NNW (338°) | 5 mph | 4% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 3 AM EDT | 74°F | 2 mph NNW (338°) | 7 mph | 4% | 29% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon, 4 AM EDT | 73°F | 3 mph NNW (338°) | 9 mph | 4% | 22% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM EDT | 73°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 5% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 6 AM EDT | 72°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 10 mph | 4% | 25% | Sunny |
| Mon, 7 AM EDT | 72°F | 6 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 4% | 28% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon, 8 AM EDT | 72°F | 6 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 3% | 24% | Sunny |
| Mon, 9 AM EDT | 74°F | 7 mph N (0°) | 13 mph | 3% | 19% | Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM EDT | 77°F | 7 mph N (0°) | 13 mph | 2% | 12% | Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM EDT | 81°F | 8 mph N (0°) | 14 mph | 2% | 9% | Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM EDT | 83°F | 8 mph N (0°) | 15 mph | 2% | 8% | Sunny |
| Mon, 1 PM EDT | 85°F | 8 mph N (0°) | 15 mph | 2% | 8% | Sunny |
| Mon, 2 PM EDT | 86°F | 8 mph N (0°) | 15 mph | 2% | 8% | Sunny |
| Mon, 3 PM EDT | 86°F | 7 mph N (0°) | 15 mph | 1% | 6% | Sunny |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | This Afternoon October 11, 2026 | Tonight October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 | Saturday Night October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 89° | 71° | 87° | 66° | 87° | 68° | 88° | 70° | 90° | 72° | 90° | 71° | 87° | 69° |
| Wind | W 5 mph | NNW 1 to 5 mph | N 5 to 8 mph | N 5 mph | NNE 3 to 8 mph | NNE 3 to 8 mph | NE 5 to 10 mph | NE 3 to 9 mph | ENE 5 to 9 mph | ENE 3 to 9 mph | ENE 5 mph | ENE 1 to 5 mph | NE 2 to 15 mph | NNE 15 mph |
| Gusts | 13 mph | 10 mph | 15 mph | 10 mph | 16 mph | 16 mph | 18 mph | 18 mph | 17 mph | 18 mph | 12 mph | 12 mph | 27 mph | 25 mph |
| Precip % | 74% | 37% | 4% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 13% | 13% | 40% | 40% | 56% | 56% | 44% | 44% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Lake Placid (FL). Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Poor for fishing (48/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Sky is cloudy (74% cloud cover). Working against it: 74% chance of precipitation is likely. 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 boating (60/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. Working against it: 74% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.
Poor for sailing (47/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 8 mph, making the breeze puffy. Working against it: 74% chance of precipitation is likely. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (60/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 13 mph. Working against it: 74% chance of precipitation is likely. 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.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of FL Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Lake Placid (FL) is a versatile freshwater lake in FL, overseen by state and local natural resource agencies to provide safe, sustainable outdoor recreation for all visitors. The lake supports active watersports, pontoon cruising, and bank fishing along accessible public easements. Checking current weather alerts and wave forecasts ensures a safe trip.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Warmouth, Largemouth Bass, White Catfish, Black Crappie. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Lake Placid (FL) is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 3:47 PM EDT