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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Luna Lake (Arizona). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 68°F · Low 44°F
Peak gusts: 4 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 56% · Barometer: 29.73 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Luna Lake.
Excellent for boating (98/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the west. Gusts to 6 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 (82/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 3 mph from the west. 0% 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 3 mph from the west. Gusts to 6 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. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 48°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 AM | 48°F | 3 mph | W | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 3 AM | 46°F | 3 mph | W | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 4 AM | 45°F | 3 mph | W | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 45°F | 3 mph | W | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 44°F | 3 mph | W | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 46°F | 5 mph | W | ⚡ 7 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 8 AM | 51°F | 3 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 9 AM | 58°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 10 AM | 61°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 11 AM | 64°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 12 PM | 66°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 1 PM | 68°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 1% | Sunny |
| 2 PM | 68°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 5% | Sunny |
| 3 PM | 68°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 5% | Sunny |
| 4 PM | 67°F | 9 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 5% | Sunny |
| 5 PM | 65°F | 8 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 4% | Sunny |
| 6 PM | 61°F | 6 mph | S | ⚡ 14 mph | 4% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 56°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 13 mph | 4% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 54°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 52°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 10 PM | 50°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 3% | Mostly Clear |
| 11 PM | 50°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 12 AM | 49°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| 1 AM | 49°F | 3 mph | SW | ⚡ 10 mph | 2% | Partly 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.
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 3 mph.
Sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 65 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 3 to 9 mph.
A slight chance of rain showers after 5am. Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 3 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 3 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of rain showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind 9 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 12 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
A chance of rain showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Luna Lake currently reports 49°F with wind velocity near 3 mph from the W. 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 Luna Lake 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 FGZ) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Luna Lake 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 Luna Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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