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Navajo Reservoir is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in New Mexico. It covers roughly 15,600 surface acres (about 24 square miles). Nearby alternatives include Navajo Lake. The page brings together 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 Navajo Reservoir.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 11, 7:16 AM MDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Fair (66/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (69/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the southwest. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 53° | 54° | 59° | 65° | 69° | 71° | 71° | 72° | 71° | 71° | 69° | 64° | 62° | 59° | 58° | 56° | 55° | 54° | 54° | 53° | 51° | 51° | 50° | 49° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direction | E | E | SE | SE | S | S | S | S | S | S | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Precip % | 25% | 25% | 13% | 13% | 13% | 42% | 42% | 42% | 64% | 64% | 64% | 59% | 59% | 59% | 42% | 42% | 42% | 39% | 39% | 39% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 28% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 7 AM MDT | 53°F | 5 mph E (90°) | 9 mph | 25% | 71% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 8 AM MDT | 54°F | 10 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 25% | 50% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Sun, 9 AM MDT | 59°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 12 mph | 13% | 20% | Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM MDT | 65°F | 10 mph SE (135°) | 15 mph | 13% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM MDT | 69°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 13% | 34% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM MDT | 71°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 42% | 64% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 1 PM MDT | 71°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 42% | 64% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 2 PM MDT | 72°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 42% | 64% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 3 PM MDT | 71°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 64% | 80% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 4 PM MDT | 71°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 64% | 80% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 5 PM MDT | 69°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 20 mph | 64% | 80% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 6 PM MDT | 64°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 59% | 76% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 7 PM MDT | 62°F | 15 mph SW (225°) | 17 mph | 59% | 76% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 8 PM MDT | 59°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 59% | 76% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| Sun, 9 PM MDT | 58°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 16 mph | 42% | 72% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 10 PM MDT | 56°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 15 mph | 42% | 62% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Sun, 11 PM MDT | 55°F | 10 mph SW (225°) | 12 mph | 42% | 63% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| Mon, 12 AM MDT | 54°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 9 mph | 39% | 62% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 1 AM MDT | 54°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 8 mph | 39% | 59% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 2 AM MDT | 53°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 8 mph | 39% | 59% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 3 AM MDT | 51°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 22% | 53% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 4 AM MDT | 51°F | 5 mph SW (225°) | 7 mph | 22% | 62% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 5 AM MDT | 50°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 22% | 58% | Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 6 AM MDT | 49°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 7 mph | 28% | 53% | Chance Rain Showers |
| Mon, 7 AM MDT | 49°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 8 mph | 28% | 53% | Chance Rain Showers |
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 | Today 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) | 73° | 49° | 68° | 48° | 62° | 42° | 58° | 37° | 61° | 40° | 62° | 39° | 59° | 39° |
| Wind | SE 5 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 15 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph | S 5 mph | S 5 to 15 mph | SW 5 mph | SW 5 to 15 mph | N 0 to 10 mph | NW 0 to 5 mph | N 5 mph | E 5 mph | SE 5 mph | SE 5 mph | SE 0 to 5 mph |
| Gusts | 23 mph | 17 mph | 15 mph | 9 mph | 17 mph | 9 mph | 17 mph | 13 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph | 9 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 5 mph |
| Precip % | 64% | 59% | 28% | 32% | 50% | 36% | 25% | 6% | 3% | 14% | 15% | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Navajo Reservoir. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Nearby river temperature: 48.6°F at SAN JUAN RIVER NEAR ARCHULETA, NM (6.1 mi away) · Oct 11, 12:15 PM UTC
Fair for fishing (66/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. Dawn hours (07:00 local). 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 (69/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. 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 sailing (57/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 4 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. 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 (68/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the east. 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.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of NM Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Navajo Reservoir is a prominent freshwater reservoir in NM, offering expansive open water for waterskiing, cruising, and tournament angling. The lake's deep basins and shallow flats provide varied habitat for local fish species. Conservation initiatives and public access oversight are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) is required for anglers age 12+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
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 Common Carp, Black Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Bluegill. 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.
High-altitude mountain winter climate (elevation 6,085 ft MSL). Freezing temperatures, potential snowpack or ice cover, and reduced seasonal amenities. Winter safety caution advised.
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 Navajo Reservoir 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, 7:16 AM MDT