Cultus Lake Weather

Lake • Central Oregon

74°
😎
Comfort Score
96(A)
Perfect
Weather updated October 5, 2026 at 4:18 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 74°F, feeling like 66°F, with 17% humidity, winds near 8 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm and dry with clear skies.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 55°F and an average low of 35°F, with about 8.3 hours of sunshine per day and 0.8 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 24.5 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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    Today
    Oct 5
    77°54°
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Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
74°F
Feels like 66°F
Humidity
17%
Dew point 26°F
Wind
8 mph
NW • Gusts 11 mph
Cloud Cover
0%
bright
Precip Chance
0%
Air Quality
15
Good

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Thermal96
Wind100
Sky Comfort97
Moisture84
Precipitation100
Air Quality
AQI 15 · Good
100

Weather Maps

Satellite

GOES-West Visible

Radar

Precipitation

8 mph
Gusts 11 mph
Wind

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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.

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
77°Fforecast
13° above normal
Normal: 64°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
8.9"
23% below average
30-yr avg: 11.6"
Sunny Days
22last 28 days
Right on track
Typical: 22
Foggy Days
0last 28 days
vs 1 typical
Clearer than usual
Avg Wind Speed
7.4 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 7.5 mph
Comfort Score
9028-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 90
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 (2024-10-01 to 2026-09-30)

73
Avg Comfort
54.9°
Avg High
34.8°
Avg Low
51%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine8.3h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog0.8h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain24.5"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr102 (28%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr32
✨ Perfect Days (80+)353

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. July91
77.6° / 50.9° · ☀️ 12.5h
0 foggy days · 3 rainy days
2. August91
77.9° / 50.6° · ☀️ 11.5h
0 foggy days · 2 rainy days
3. June84
67.8° / 43° · ☀️ 12h
2 foggy days · 4 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December18
38.1° / 25.7° · ☀️ 3.8h
💧 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
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 20258058.1° / 36.2°10.4h4d1.11"21
June 20259569.4° / 43.5°12.7h0d0.25"27
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 20256447.4° / 32.5°5.6h2d1.15"6
December 20254540.6° / 28.8°4h5d6.75"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
April 202600° / 0°0h0d0"0
May 20268862.6° / 38.5°11.3h1d1.47"26
June 20269066.9° / 42.7°11.5h2d0.6"25
July 20269777.5° / 50.3°12.5h0d0.25"31
August 20269578.1° / 49.8°11.6h0d0.02"31
September 20268963.8° / 41.1°9h0d0.64"23
Last updated: 10/2/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

84°F66°F48°F29°F11°FOct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26
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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

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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 74°F, feeling like 66°F, with 17% humidity, winds near 8 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm and dry with clear skies

What temperatures are typical at Cultus Lake?

The location-specific record for 2024-10-01 through 2026-09-30 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 24.5 inches of precipitation and 102 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), July 2026 (78°F/50°F average high/low and a 97 comfort score), and August 2025 (78°F/51°F average high/low and a 96 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.