Lake Mead Weather Forecast
Lake Mead weather: 96°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Lake Mead is a lake in Nevada. Lake Mead is a lake known as the reservoir behind Hoover Dam.
Right now it is 96°F (36°C) in Lake Mead with clear. It feels like 95°F. Today runs from 84°F to 110°F. Chance of precipitation is 7%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Lake Mead is March, April, May, October and November. The climate is hot and arid. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 108°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 45°F.
The closest major airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 42 mi away. Nearby highlights include Valley of Fire State Park, Las Vegas Strip, Havasu Falls and Zion National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 110°F is 3.8°F above the 106°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Lake Mead today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Lake Mead
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 21 at 7:31PM PDT until August 23 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Issued by NWS Las Vegas NV
Weather in Lake Mead right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:58 AM, Aug 22 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Lake Mead
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 110° / 84° | 7% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 112° / 83° | 1% | 17 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 112° / 85° | 1% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 109° / 88° | 3% | 17 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 111° / 86° | 0% · 0,0 in | 27 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 115° / 88° | 0% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 114° / 92° | 0% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 113° / 92° | 3% | 20 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 114° / 92° | 6% · 0,0 in | 23 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 114° / 91° | 4% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 112° / 89° | 3% | 22 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 110° / 88° | 6% | 23 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 106° / 87° | 11% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 103° / 87° | 23% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 104° / 90° | 23% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 103° / 91° | 14% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 6 |
Climate in Lake Mead month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60° | 45° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 66° | 51° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 76° | 57° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 82° | 62° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 92° | 71° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 104° | 82° | 0,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 108° | 87° | 0,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 106° | 85° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 98° | 77° | 0,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 86° | 67° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 69° | 54° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 64° | 49° | 0,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Lake Mead
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Air quality and pollen in Lake Mead
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Lake Mead
Go in March, April, May, October and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Mead?
Lake Mead is a lake in Nevada. Its coordinates are 36.1447, -114.4025. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Lake Mead right now?
It is currently 96°F (36°C) with clear. Humidity is 24% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lake Mead?
March, April, May, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Mead, which has a hot and arid climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Mead in?
Lake Mead observes America/Phoenix (UTC-07:00). The local time is 9:58 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Lake Mead?
The closest airports are Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 42 mi away, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 231 mi away and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 273 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Lake Mead?
Popular options include Valley of Fire State Park, Las Vegas Strip, Havasu Falls, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Grand Canyon National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 9:58 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
