Rainbow Lake Conditions: Weather, Water & Fishing

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24-Hour Hourly Weather & Wind Timeline

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Rainbow Lake, next 24 hours
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Temp (°F)	67°	62°	59°	58°	57°	56°	56°	56°	55°	55°	55°	55°	54°	54°	60°	65°	68°	70°	71°	71°	70°	69°	67°	65°
Wind (kts)	6	6	6	8	8	9	9	9	9	10	10	10	10	10	10	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	12	10
Direction	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Gusts (kts)	11	11	11	12	13	14	13	13	14	13	14	14	15	16	16	19	20	20	21	21	21	21	20	18
Precip %	2%	2%	2%	2%	2%	4%	4%	4%	4%	4%	4%	7%	7%	7%	7%	7%	7%	22%	22%	22%	22%	22%	22%	43%

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Hour-by-hour forecast for Rainbow Lake, next 24 hours
Time	Temp	Wind	Gusts	Precip	Cloud	Condition
Fri, 6 PM MST	67°F	7 mph S (180°)	13 mph	2%	13%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 7 PM MST	62°F	7 mph S (180°)	13 mph	2%	11%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 8 PM MST	59°F	7 mph S (180°)	13 mph	2%	8%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 9 PM MST	58°F	9 mph S (180°)	14 mph	2%	7%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 10 PM MST	57°F	9 mph S (180°)	15 mph	2%	6%	Mostly Clear
Fri, 11 PM MST	56°F	10 mph S (180°)	16 mph	4%	7%	Mostly Clear
Sat, 12 AM MST	56°F	10 mph S (180°)	15 mph	4%	9%	Mostly Clear
Sat, 1 AM MST	56°F	10 mph S (180°)	15 mph	4%	21%	Mostly Clear
Sat, 2 AM MST	55°F	10 mph S (180°)	16 mph	4%	37%	Partly Cloudy
Sat, 3 AM MST	55°F	12 mph S (180°)	15 mph	4%	46%	Partly Cloudy
Sat, 4 AM MST	55°F	12 mph S (180°)	16 mph	4%	49%	Partly Cloudy
Sat, 5 AM MST	55°F	12 mph S (180°)	16 mph	7%	46%	Partly Cloudy
Sat, 6 AM MST	54°F	12 mph S (180°)	17 mph	7%	45%	Mostly Sunny
Sat, 7 AM MST	54°F	12 mph SE (135°)	18 mph	7%	34%	Mostly Sunny
Sat, 8 AM MST	60°F	12 mph S (180°)	18 mph	7%	29%	Mostly Sunny
Sat, 9 AM MST	65°F	15 mph S (180°)	22 mph	7%	24%	Sunny
Sat, 10 AM MST	68°F	15 mph S (180°)	23 mph	7%	24%	Sunny
Sat, 11 AM MST	70°F	15 mph S (180°)	23 mph	22%	40%	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 12 PM MST	71°F	15 mph S (180°)	24 mph	22%	43%	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 1 PM MST	71°F	15 mph S (180°)	24 mph	22%	74%	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 2 PM MST	70°F	15 mph S (180°)	24 mph	22%	85%	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 3 PM MST	69°F	15 mph S (180°)	24 mph	22%	92%	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 4 PM MST	67°F	14 mph S (180°)	23 mph	22%	92%	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 5 PM MST	65°F	12 mph S (180°)	21 mph	43%	88%	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat, 6 PM MST	64°F	9 mph S (180°)	18 mph	43%	95%	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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.

7-Day Weather & Wind Forecast

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Seven-day forecast periods for Rainbow Lake from the official forecast source
Period	This Afternoon October 9, 2026	This Afternoon October 9, 2026	Tonight October 9, 2026	Saturday October 10, 2026	Saturday Night October 10, 2026	Sunday October 11, 2026	Sunday Night 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
Temp (°F)	74°	74°	54°	71°	52°	64°	48°	61°	46°	59°	39°	59°	38°	62°
Wind	SW 10 mph	SW 8 mph	S 7 to 12 mph	S 12 to 15 mph	S 9 to 15 mph	S 17 to 26 mph	S 16 to 23 mph	S 17 to 24 mph	S 15 to 20 mph	S 17 to 24 mph	S 6 to 17 mph	SW 8 mph	NE 9 mph	NE 10 mph
Gusts	17 mph	16 mph	16 mph	24 mph	24 mph	39 mph	35 mph	35 mph	29 mph	36 mph	28 mph	16 mph	15 mph	18 mph
Precip %	2%	2%	7%	43%	66%	85%	74%	52%	54%	54%	31%	12%	5%	2%
Forecast	Sunny	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely	Showers And Thunderstorms	Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Light Rain	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	Sunny	Mostly Clear	Sunny

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Fishing Conditions & Outlook

Solunar windows, water thermocline & species tactics

Score 96 · Excellent

Excellent for fishing (96/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the south. Dusk hours (18:00 local). 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.

Prime Solunar Window

7:00 PM MST – 1:00 AM MST

Water Layer Temp

Sensor Pending

Surface Chop

13 mph

Barometer Trend

29.75 inHg

Verified Game Fish Species (6):

🐟Largemouth Bass🐟Channel Catfish🐟Rainbow Trout🐟Walleye

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Boating & Sailing Outlook

Surface chop, sustained knots, gusts & launch facilities

Boating 30Sailing 30

Motorized Boating

Launch Access

Very Poor / Avoid for boating (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the south. Gusts to 13 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Boating scores are capped at 30. 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.

Surface state: Moderate Chop (1–2 ft)

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Sailing & Wind Trim

11 kts (13 mph)

Very Poor / Avoid for sailing (30/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the S is workable but not ideal. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 6 mph, making the breeze puffy. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Sailing scores are capped at 30. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).

Kayaking, Paddling & Swimming

Paddle drag, thermal comfort & cold water immersion safety

Paddling 30Swimming --

Paddlecraft Readiness

Headwind Drag

Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (30/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 7 mph from the south. Gusts to 13 mph. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Wind Advisory. Wind Advisory is in effect for this lake. Kayaking scores are capped at 30. Confidence is high (90%).

Immersion: Wear USCG Approved Life Jacket

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Swimming & Immersion

Not monitored

Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

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Lake Guide & Verified Facts

Visitor Essentials, Seasonal Guide & Hydrographic Profile

Rainbow Lake is an established freshwater lake in AZ that delivers excellent freshwater boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. The waterbody's bathymetry and shoreline vegetation provide productive habitat for gamefish year-round. Public recreation areas and boat launch facilities are overseen by state and local natural resource agencies.

Surface Area

116 acres

Max Depth

Not documented

Surface Elevation

Not documented

Managing Authority

State & Local Authorities

Classification

Natural

State Jurisdiction

Visitor Essentials · Know Before You Go

Fishing Licensing (AZGFD)

Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is required for anglers age 10+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.

Boating & AIS Biosecurity Protocol

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 Recreation & Access Pass

Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.

Primary Water Recreation Profile

Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.

Seasonal Recreation & Climate Windows

Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)Peak Season

Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.

Spring & Fall ShoulderPrime Angling

Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.

Winter Season (Nov–Mar)Off-Season

Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.

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