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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Saguaro Lake (Arizona). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 11:04AM MST until October 11 at 1:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Today: High 81°F · Low 68°F
Peak gusts: 30 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 59% · Barometer: 29.73 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Saguaro Lake.
Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 11:04AM MST until October 11 at 1:15PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Very Poor / Avoid for boating (7/100), from 4 available inputs. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flash Flood Warning. Gusts to 32 mph. Flash Flood Warning is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 10 cap. 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for fishing (10/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Sky is cloudy (70% cloud cover). Air temperature 78°F. Flash Flood Warning is in effect for this lake. Scores are capped at 10 until the alert expires. 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.
Very Poor / Avoid for kayaking (10/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Air temperature 78°F. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flash Flood Warning. Gusts to 32 mph. Flash Flood Warning is in effect for this lake; the score is already below the 10 cap. 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. Supporting this: Air temperature 78°F. Working against it: Active severe alert: Flash Flood Warning. Flash Flood Warning is in effect for this lake. Scores are capped at 10 until the alert expires. The forecast mentions thunderstorms, which carries a risk penalty. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 PM | 78°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 55% | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely |
| 1 PM | 79°F | 20 mph | S | ⚡ 32 mph | 31% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 PM | 81°F | 20 mph | SW | ⚡ 30 mph | 34% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 PM | 80°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 29 mph | 36% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 PM | 79°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 25 mph | 38% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 PM | 78°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 31% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 PM | 75°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 30% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 PM | 73°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 26% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 PM | 71°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 23% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 9 PM | 71°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 21% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 PM | 70°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 20% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 PM | 70°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 9 mph | 14% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 12 AM | 69°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 16% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 1 AM | 69°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 20% | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 2 AM | 69°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 9 mph | 36% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 3 AM | 68°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 8 mph | 42% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 4 AM | 68°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 8 mph | 42% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 5 AM | 68°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 12 mph | 43% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 6 AM | 67°F | 5 mph | SE | ⚡ 13 mph | 45% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 7 AM | 68°F | 10 mph | SE | ⚡ 14 mph | 41% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 8 AM | 70°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 43% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 9 AM | 72°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 42% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 10 AM | 73°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 35% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
| 11 AM | 73°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 53% | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms |
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.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 78 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 66, with temperatures rising to around 68 overnight. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 79, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Showers and thunderstorms before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind around 0 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
Clear, with a low around 57. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
Clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 84. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saguaro Lake currently reports 79°F with wind velocity near 15 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 Saguaro 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 PSR) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Saguaro 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 Saguaro Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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