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Official National Weather Service (NWS) point forecast and real-time wind conditions for Spednic 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 36°F
Peak gusts: 6 mph · Lake surface chop expected
Humidity: 54% · Barometer: 30.09 inHg
USGS water monitoring available for Spednic Lake.
Excellent for boating (98/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 4 mph from the north-northwest. Gusts to 6 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 (82/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 4 mph from the north-northwest. 0% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Air temperature 36°F. 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 (94/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 4 mph from the north-northwest. Gusts to 6 mph. Working against it: Air temperature 36°F. 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. Working against it: Air temperature 36°F. Not available from a verified source for this lake: water temperature.
| Time | Air Temp | Wind (mph) | Direction | Peak Gusts | Rain Chance | Sky & Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 AM | 36°F | 4 mph | NW | ⚡ 6 mph | 0% | Clear Sky |
| 5 AM | 36°F | 1 mph | NW | ⚡ 2 mph | 1% | Overcast |
| 6 AM | 38°F | 3 mph | S | ⚡ 4 mph | 1% | Overcast |
| 7 AM | 38°F | 5 mph | S | ⚡ 7 mph | 1% | Overcast |
| 8 AM | 41°F | 4 mph | S | ⚡ 12 mph | 1% | Overcast |
| 9 AM | 45°F | 7 mph | S | ⚡ 17 mph | 1% | Overcast |
| 10 AM | 50°F | 11 mph | S | ⚡ 23 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 11 AM | 53°F | 12 mph | SW | ⚡ 25 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 12 PM | 56°F | 13 mph | SW | ⚡ 25 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 1 PM | 57°F | 14 mph | SW | ⚡ 26 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 2 PM | 58°F | 14 mph | SW | ⚡ 26 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 3 PM | 59°F | 13 mph | SW | ⚡ 26 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 4 PM | 59°F | 13 mph | SW | ⚡ 27 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 5 PM | 58°F | 11 mph | SW | ⚡ 26 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 6 PM | 55°F | 9 mph | SW | ⚡ 19 mph | 2% | Partly Cloudy |
| 7 PM | 53°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 19 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 8 PM | 53°F | 9 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 9 PM | 52°F | 9 mph | SW | ⚡ 24 mph | 2% | Overcast |
| 10 PM | 51°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 23 mph | 3% | Overcast |
| 11 PM | 50°F | 6 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 3% | Overcast |
| 12 AM | 50°F | 7 mph | SW | ⚡ 18 mph | 3% | Overcast |
| 1 AM | 50°F | 10 mph | SW | ⚡ 20 mph | 3% | Overcast |
| 2 AM | 50°F | 9 mph | SW | ⚡ 17 mph | 4% | Overcast |
| 3 AM | 50°F | 8 mph | SW | ⚡ 22 mph | 4% | Overcast |
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.
Clear Sky. High near 54°F. Wind around 13 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Clear Sky. Low around 38°F.
Overcast. High near 59°F. Wind around 14 mph with gusts up to 27 mph.
Overcast. Low around 36°F.
Drizzle. High near 65°F. Wind around 12 mph with gusts up to 26 mph.
Drizzle. Low around 40°F.
Rain. High near 47°F. Wind around 14 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
Rain. Low around 33°F.
Rain. High near 58°F. Wind around 15 mph with gusts up to 37 mph.
Rain. Low around 43°F.
Overcast. High near 49°F. Wind around 16 mph with gusts up to 34 mph.
Overcast. Low around 35°F.
Drizzle. High near 50°F. Wind around 12 mph with gusts up to 36 mph.
Drizzle. Low around 29°F.
Spednic Lake currently reports 38°F with wind velocity near 5 mph from the W. 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 Spednic 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) high-resolution numerical point-forecast API. LakeRadar uses the official gridpoint for Spednic 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 Spednic Lake Water Level & Temperature page.
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