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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Skiatook Lake (Oklahoma). 24-hour hour-by-hour wind timelines, peak gusts, watercraft recreation safety thresholds, and 7-day marine outlook.
Today: High 90°F · Low 65°F
Peak gusts: 14 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 52% · Barometer: 30.08 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Skiatook Lake.
Excellent for boating (96/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 10 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 (86/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south. 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 5 mph from the south. Gusts to 10 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. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 AM | 68°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 10 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 4 AM | 68°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 5 AM | 67°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 6 AM | 66°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Sunny |
| 7 AM | 65°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 13 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 8 AM | 66°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 15 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 9 AM | 69°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 10 AM | 75°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 11 AM | 79°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 12 PM | 83°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 1 PM | 86°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Partly Sunny |
| 2 PM | 88°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 3 PM | 89°F | 15 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 4 PM | 89°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 5 PM | 90°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 27 mph | 0% | Mostly Sunny |
| 6 PM | 88°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 24 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 7 PM | 86°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 22 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 8 PM | 83°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Mostly Clear |
| 9 PM | 80°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 21 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 10 PM | 79°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 20 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 11 PM | 78°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 18 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 12 AM | 77°F | 15 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 1 AM | 75°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 0% | Clear |
| 2 AM | 75°F | 10 mph | S | ⚡ 16 mph | 0% | Clear |
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 65. South wind around 5 mph.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Skiatook Lake currently reports 75°F with wind velocity near 6 mph from the S. 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 Skiatook 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 TSA) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Skiatook 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 Skiatook Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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