Cultus Lake Weather

LakeCentral Oregon

81°
😐
Comfort Score
66(C)
Good
Weather updated August 21, 2026 at 12:08 PM PDT

Cultus Lake weather at a glance

Cultus Lake is a lake at 4,668 feet in Central Oregon. Notable features include lake.

Current conditions are 81°F, feeling like 81°F, with 22% humidity, winds near 6 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 55°F and an average low of 35°F, with about 8.4 hours of sunshine per day and 0.8 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 23.2 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
81°F
Feels like 81°F
Humidity
22%
Wind
6 mph
NW • Gusts 14 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%
Air Quality
65
Moderate

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature61
Wind75
Sunshine5
Humidity85
Precipitation100
Air Quality
AQI 65 · Moderate
89

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now81°66 (C)
65
Observed
6 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
1pm84°57 (C-)
2
AQI-eq
8 mph0%☁️ Cloudy
2pm85°56 (C-)
3
AQI-eq
6 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
3pm81°69 (C)
8
AQI-eq
10 mph2%☁️ Cloudy
4pm82°70 (B-)
7
AQI-eq
6 mph5%☁️ Cloudy
5pm79°73 (B-)
6
AQI-eq
10 mph4%☁️ Cloudy
6pm74°81 (B)
4
AQI-eq
9 mph4%☁️ Cloudy
7pm72°81 (B)
3
AQI-eq
8 mph4%☁️ Cloudy
8pm68°78 (B)
2
AQI-eq
9 mph6%☁️ Cloudy
9pm65°74 (B-)
2
AQI-eq
10 mph6%☁️ Cloudy
10pm64°71 (B-)
2
AQI-eq
9 mph7%☁️ Cloudy
11pm63°71 (B-)
2
AQI-eq
10 mph6%☁️ Cloudy
How to read the Cultus Lake hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Cultus Lake. Use the temperature view to see warming and cooling through the day, and the comfort view to see when the combined temperature, wind, clouds, precipitation, and air quality should feel most favorable.

The wind view compares sustained wind with stronger gusts at Cultus Lake. The AQI view uses the current observation for “Now” and modeled AQI-equivalent guidance for later hours when forecast smoke data is available.

Weather Maps

Satellite

GOES-West Visible

Radar

Precipitation

6 mph
Gusts 14 mph
Wind

Coming soon

About the weather maps for Cultus Lake

Each preview is centered on Cultus Lake, with the red pin marking its approximate location. Satellite imagery provides cloud context, radar shows nearby precipitation, and the fog view shows the marine-layer or low-cloud field when that regional layer is available.

These images cover a wider area than the point forecast, so a nearby cloud or rain band may not be directly over Cultus Lake. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today85° / 60°73 (B-)7%☀️ Sunny
Sat72° / 51°83 (B)6%☀️ Sunny
Sun🏆 Best75° / 43°88 (A-)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon86° / 48°65 (C)1%☀️ Sunny
Tue86° / 53°70 (B-)1%☀️ Sunny
Wed73° / 45°79 (B)1%☀️ Sunny
Thu71° / 41°87 (A-)3%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Sun (Comfort score: 88)

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
85°Fforecast
9° above normal
Normal: 76°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
6.0"
45% below average
30-yr avg: 10.8"
Sunny Days
21last 28 days
7 fewer than baseline
Typical: 28
Foggy Days
5last 28 days
vs 0 typical
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
8.3 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 7.8 mph
Comfort Score
6928-day avg
14 pts above typical
Recent baseline: 55
What the Cultus Lake climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Cultus Lake with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available; fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.

Positive and negative differences describe how Cultus Lake departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.

Historical Climate Data

Long-term weather patterns and climate data

Data sources: NOAA HRRR rolling destination baseline for recent temperature, precipitation, fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine signals.

Climate Overview

Based on HRRR rolling destination baseline (2024-06-01 to 2026-03-31)

72
Avg Comfort
55.2°
Avg High
35°
Avg Low
50%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.4h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.8h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain23.2"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr98 (27%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr32
✨ Perfect Days (80+)332

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. July93
79.6° / 52.1° · ☀️ 12.7h
0 foggy days · 2 rainy days
2. June89
68.2° / 43.2° · ☀️ 12.4h
0 foggy days · 4 rainy days
3. August88
76.5° / 49.7° · ☀️ 11.2h
0 foggy days · 3 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December19
38.3° / 25.9° · ☀️ 4h
💧 7.4" · 19 rainy days · 5 foggy days
2. February22
37.4° / 21.3° · ☀️ 5.5h
💧 3.3" · 14 rainy days · 5 foggy days
3. March23
45.1° / 29.1° · ☀️ 7.1h
💧 3.5" · 14 rainy days · 6 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
June 20249267° / 42.8°12.1h0d0.63"25
July 20249481.5° / 52.8°12.8h0d0.01"31
August 20249575.2° / 48°11.1h0d0.14"30
September 20249271.6° / 45.2°10.1h1d0.21"27
October 20247658.3° / 35.7°7h3d1.08"18
November 20244537.7° / 25.1°4h4d5.65"2
December 20244135.9° / 22.9°3.8h4d8.52"0
January 20255236.7° / 18.5°5.8h4d2.6"0
February 20254834.5° / 17.1°5.3h4d4.08"2
March 20255540.7° / 25.7°6.3h5d5.48"6
April 20257950.4° / 29.9°10.2h1d0.44"18
May 20258158.4° / 36.5°10.4h4d1.11"22
June 20259569.4° / 43.5°12.7h0d0.25"28
July 20259777.8° / 51.4°12.5h0d0.23"31
August 20259677.7° / 51.4°11.3h0d0.08"31
September 20259072.6° / 46.4°9.3h0d0.45"25
October 20257252.9° / 33.5°7.1h2d1.84"15
November 20256447.1° / 32.4°5.6h2d1.2"6
December 20254640.7° / 28.9°4.1h5d6.75"0
January 20265237° / 24.6°5.7h7d1.32"0
February 20265440.3° / 25.6°5.7h6d2.55"2
March 20266849.5° / 32.5°7.9h6d2.1"13
Last updated: 6/11/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

88°F69°F49°F30°F11°FJun '24Jul '24Aug '24Sep '24Oct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26
Average High
Average Low
About the Cultus Lake climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Cultus Lake, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.

Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Cultus Lake. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.

Hourly Temperature, Wind, and Cloud Cover Patterns

Average local hour by month from 2016-05-01 to 2026-05-01

How to read the temperature heatmap for Cultus Lake

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Cultus Lake changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day; warmer colors identify the usual afternoon peaks and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the wind heatmap for Cultus Lake

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Cultus Lake through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the cloud cover heatmap for Cultus Lake

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Cultus Lake for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

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Location Details

📍
Coordinates
43.8270, -121.8399
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Elevation
4668 ft
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Type
Lake
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Tags
#lake
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Cultus Lake

What is the weather at Cultus Lake right now?

Current conditions at Cultus Lake are 81°F, feeling like 81°F, with 22% humidity, winds near 6 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Hot and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Cultus Lake?

The location-specific record for 2024-06-01 through 2026-03-31 shows an average daily high of 55°F and an average low of 35°F at Cultus Lake. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Cultus Lake get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 23.2 inches of precipitation and 98 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Cultus Lake. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Cultus Lake foggy?

Cultus Lake averages about 0.8 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 32 foggy days in a typical year. Fog varies considerably by season, so check the monthly breakdown and current forecast for visit planning.

What are the best months to visit Cultus Lake for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are July 2025 (78°F/51°F average high/low and a 97 comfort score), August 2025 (78°F/51°F average high/low and a 96 comfort score), and August 2024 (75°F/48°F average high/low and a 95 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Cultus Lake?

Cultus Lake is a lake at 4,668 feet. Notable features include lake.

💡 Local Tip: Central Oregon weather can change dramatically within short distances and throughout the day. Always check current conditions before visiting Cultus Lake.
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