Sparks Lake Weather

Lake • Central Oregon

71°
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Comfort Score
96(A)
Perfect
Weather updated October 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM PDT

Sparks Lake weather at a glance

Sparks Lake is a lake at 5,425 feet in Central Oregon. Notable features include lake.

Current conditions are 71°F, feeling like 65°F, with 20% humidity, winds near 7 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 50°F and an average low of 33°F, with about 7.7 hours of sunshine per day and 1.4 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 35.0 inches.

Plan your week

10-Day Forecast

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    Today
    Oct 5
    71°55°
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Hourly Forecast

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Current Conditions

Temperature
71°F
Feels like 65°F
Humidity
20%
Dew point 28°F
Wind
7 mph
NW • Gusts 9 mph
Cloud Cover
0%
bright
Precip Chance
0%
Air Quality
31
Good

Comfort Breakdown

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Thermal94
Wind100
Sky Comfort97
Moisture85
Precipitation100
Air Quality
AQI 31 · Good
100

Weather Maps

Satellite

GOES-West Visible

Radar

Precipitation

7 mph
Gusts 9 mph
Wind

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About the weather maps for Sparks Lake

Each preview is centered on Sparks 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 Sparks 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
71°Fforecast
13° above normal
Normal: 58°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
13.1"
20% below average
30-yr avg: 16.3"
Sunny Days
21last 28 days
1 fewer than baseline
Typical: 22
Foggy Days
4last 28 days
vs 2 typical
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
7.6 mphlast 28 days
Typical conditions
Typical: 7.8 mph
Comfort Score
8328-day avg
5 pts below typical
Recent baseline: 88
What the Sparks Lake climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Sparks 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 Sparks 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)

68
Avg Comfort
50.1°
Avg High
33.4°
Avg Low
45%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine7.7h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog1.4h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain35"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr111 (30%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr77
✨ Perfect Days (80+)313

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. July91
71.8° / 50.1° · ☀️ 12.4h
0 foggy days · 3 rainy days
2. August91
72.2° / 50.7° · ☀️ 11.5h
1 foggy days · 1 rainy days
3. June75
62° / 41.2° · ☀️ 10.9h
3 foggy days · 4 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December6
36.6° / 25.3° · ☀️ 3h
💧 10.8" · 20 rainy days · 14 foggy days
2. November9
38.2° / 27° · ☀️ 4h
💧 6.1" · 17 rainy days · 10 foggy days
3. February9
33.8° / 20.1° · ☀️ 4.4h
💧 4.6" · 15 rainy days · 11 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
October 20247153.1° / 36.2°6.4h6d1.47"18
November 20243933.9° / 22.5°3.1h14d8.37"0
December 20243835.4° / 23.6°3.1h12d10.83"0
January 20255136.2° / 19.4°5.6h6d3.71"0
February 20254331.4° / 17.1°3.8h12d5.08"2
March 20254835.9° / 22.4°4.7h13d6.3"4
April 20256843.7° / 25.3°9.7h2d0.82"8
May 20257148.9° / 31.8°9.9h9d0.86"16
June 20259163.3° / 41.8°11.7h1d0.49"26
July 20259871.8° / 50.4°12.3h0d0.17"31
August 20259671.8° / 51.4°11.2h1d0.12"30
September 20258867.7° / 47.1°9h0d0.71"23
October 20256447.9° / 32.7°6.1h7d2.47"12
November 20255442.8° / 31.5°5.1h5d2.17"3
December 20253938° / 27.2°2.9h15d10.51"1
January 20265338° / 26.1°5.3h11d1.91"1
February 20265036.1° / 23.1°5.1h9d3.96"1
March 20265341.1° / 27°6.1h13d2.96"8
April 202600° / 0°0h0d0"0
May 20268155.9° / 36.6°10.7h3d1.7"21
June 20268361.3° / 40.8°10.5h4d1.01"24
July 20269871.7° / 49.7°12.4h0d0.2"31
August 20269772.5° / 49.9°11.8h0d0.02"31
September 20268158.6° / 40.2°8.6h4d1.3"22
Last updated: 10/2/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

78°F61°F45°F28°F12°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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About the Sparks Lake climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Sparks 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 Sparks 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 Sparks Lake

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Sparks 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 Sparks Lake

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Sparks 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 Sparks Lake

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Sparks 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
44.0297, -121.7380
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Elevation
5425 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 Sparks Lake

What is the weather at Sparks Lake right now?

Current conditions at Sparks Lake are 71°F, feeling like 65°F, with 20% humidity, winds near 7 mph, 0% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Warm and dry with clear skies

What temperatures are typical at Sparks Lake?

The location-specific record for 2024-10-01 through 2026-09-30 shows an average daily high of 50°F and an average low of 33°F at Sparks 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 Sparks Lake get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 35.0 inches of precipitation and 111 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Sparks Lake. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Sparks Lake foggy?

Sparks Lake averages about 1.4 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 77 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 Sparks Lake for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are July 2025 (72°F/50°F average high/low and a 98 comfort score), July 2026 (72°F/50°F average high/low and a 98 comfort score), and August 2026 (73°F/50°F average high/low and a 97 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Sparks Lake?

Sparks Lake is a lake at 5,425 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 Sparks Lake.