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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Lake Taneycomo (Missouri). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 89°F · Low 55°F
Peak gusts: 8 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 28% · Barometer: 30.07 inHg
Live hydrological sensor reading for Lake Taneycomo.
Excellent for boating (94/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southeast. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 (87/100), from 6 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southeast. Measured water temperature 57°F. Provisional data. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend. Confidence is moderate (73%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for kayaking (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southeast. Gusts to 12 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Fair for swimming (56/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Air temperature 89°F. Working against it: Measured water temperature 57°F. Provisional data. Cold water hazard: thermal protection recommended below 60°F. Water temperature is 57°F (below 60°F). Immersion requires thermal protection. Confidence is moderate (77%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 PM | 89°F | 6 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 87°F | 6 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 7 PM | 82°F | 6 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 8 PM | 76°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 9 PM | 73°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 71°F | 3 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 68°F | 2 mph | E | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 66°F | 1 mph | E | ⚡ 5 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 64°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 62°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 3 AM | 60°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 58°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 5 AM | 57°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 56°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 55°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 2 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 56°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 4 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 61°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 5 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 70°F | 0 mph | — | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 76°F | 2 mph | SE | ⚡ 8 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 81°F | 3 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 1 PM | 84°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 1% | Partly Sunny |
| 2 PM | 84°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 10 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 PM | 86°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 10 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 PM | 84°F | 5 mph | E | ⚡ 9 mph | 1% | 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.
Sunny. High near 91, with temperatures falling to around 89 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Clear. Low around 55, with temperatures rising to around 57 overnight. East wind 0 to 6 mph.
Mostly sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 84 in the afternoon. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 94. West wind 0 to 9 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Clear, with a low around 68.
Sunny, with a high near 94.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Lake Taneycomo currently reports 91°F with wind velocity near 7 mph from the SE. 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 Taneycomo 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 SGF) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Lake Taneycomo 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 Taneycomo Water Level & Temperature page.
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