AlaskaNatural lake, 3,059 acres, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
Graphite Lake wind forecast
7-day outlook
Daylight hours, 8am to 7pm local time. Wind in knots.
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MonOct 26
4-8kt
SSW, gusts 16
High 33°F, rain 81%
Use caution -
TueOct 27
4-6kt
SW, gusts 7
High 32°F, rain 61%
Use caution -
WedOct 28
1-4kt
ENE, gusts 6
High 29°F, rain 7%
Light wind -
ThuOct 29
4-5kt
S, gusts 8
High 31°F, rain 31%
Use caution -
FriOct 30
4kt
E, gusts 6
High 32°F, rain 52%
Light wind -
SatOct 31
4kt
SSW, gusts 7
High 30°F, rain 28%
Light wind -
SunNov 1
2-3kt
SSE, gusts 4
High 26°F, rain 28%
Light wind
Hour by hour, next 3 days
This week on Graphite
Over the next 7 days on Graphite Lake, the windiest stretch looks like Monday, with gusts to about 16 kt. Sunday is the calmest day in the outlook, topping out near 3 kt.
Monday is the pick for sailing, and Wednesday looks best for kayaks and paddleboards. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons, so check the hourly strip for the exact window.
Reading a lake wind forecast
Sustained wind is the average over a couple of minutes; gusts are the short peaks. On inland water the gap between the two matters as much as the average. A steady 12 kt is a pleasant sail, while 8 kt gusting 20 kt knocks small boats flat and tires out paddlers.
On a lake the size of Graphite, waves stay modest, but nearby hills, trees and buildings bend the wind. Expect shifts and puffs, especially close to shore, and treat the forecast speed as an average across open water.
The National Weather Service forecast covers a 2.5 km grid, so local effects like a sea breeze off a big lake, a cold front or afternoon thunderstorms can arrive earlier or stronger than shown. Check the forecast again on the morning you go, and keep an eye on small craft advisories.
Graphite Lake forecast questions
What is the wind forecast for Graphite Lake this weekend?
In the National Weather Service forecast from October 25: Saturday: SSW wind 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 30°F. Sunday: SSE wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 26°F. The live cards above always show the latest update.
When is the best day to sail on Graphite Lake this week?
Based on the National Weather Service forecast from October 25, Monday looks best, with SSW wind around 4 to 8 kt and gusts near 16 kt. Forecasts beyond three days shift, so check the live day cards above and look again the night before.
Where does the Graphite Lake wind forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service gridded forecast for the 2.5 km cell over the lake. It is the same forecast local NWS offices use, updated several times a day. We convert wind to knots and add our own go or no-go call for each activity.
What wind is too strong for a kayak or paddleboard?
We flag paddling as risky once sustained wind passes about 8 kt or gusts pass 12 kt, and advise staying ashore above 12 kt sustained or 18 kt gusts. Offshore wind is the most dangerous because it pushes you away from the launch.
Nearby lakes
If Graphite is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their wind forecasts.