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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Penobscot Lake (Maine). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 59°F · Low 45°F
Peak gusts: 24 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 43% · Barometer: 29.98 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Penobscot Lake.
Excellent for boating (94/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southwest. 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 (89/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southwest. 1% 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 (93/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 6 mph from the southwest. Gusts to 12 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. 1% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PM | 59°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 PM | 57°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 PM | 55°F | 5 mph | SW | ⚡ 9 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 53°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 PM | 52°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 9 PM | 51°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 10 PM | 50°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 2% | Cloudy |
| 11 PM | 50°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 2% | Cloudy |
| 12 AM | 49°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 2% | Cloudy |
| 1 AM | 48°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 14 mph | 2% | Cloudy |
| 2 AM | 47°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 3 AM | 47°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 4 AM | 46°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 5 AM | 46°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 6 AM | 45°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 7 AM | 45°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 8 AM | 47°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 5% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 9 AM | 49°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 6% | Mostly Cloudy |
| 10 AM | 52°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 6% | Partly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 54°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 10% | Partly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 55°F | 7 mph | W | ⚡ 14 mph | 34% | Chance Light Rain |
| 1 PM | 54°F | 7 mph | NW | ⚡ 14 mph | 56% | Light Rain Likely |
| 2 PM | 53°F | 6 mph | NW | ⚡ 12 mph | 68% | Light Rain Likely |
| 3 PM | 51°F | 6 mph | N | ⚡ 12 mph | 51% | Chance Light Rain |
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 cloudy, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 7 mph.
Rain likely after noon. Mostly cloudy. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Rain likely before 7am, then a chance of rain showers between 7am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of rain before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
A slight chance of rain after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 8pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Penobscot Lake currently reports 60°F with wind velocity near 9 mph from the SW. 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 Penobscot 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 CAR) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Penobscot 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 Penobscot Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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