Lake Lanier

Lake Lanier

Gainesville, Forsyth County, GA
59.38mi²
1086ft
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With several million visitors annually enjoying its recreational facilities, Lake Lanier is the most popular lake in the southeast. You will enjoy the time you spend at Lake Lanier. We guarantee it. Lanier is the largest lake in Georgia, having nearly 700 miles of shoreline spread over 38,000 acres. The water in Lake Lanier comes from Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The rain falls on the mountains, runs over beautiful waterfalls, and then makes its way down to Lake Lanier via the Chattahoochee and Chestatee Rivers. The completion of the Buford Dam on the south end of the lake in 1956 turned the area’s Chattahoochee and Chestatee Rivers into Lake Lanier.

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Current Conditions

82°F
Feels like 85°F
Clear
Today's High
91°F
Today's Low
73°F

Water Temperature

85°F
Updated: (Jul 10)
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Latest Water Temperature Data: Current water temperature for Lake Lanier is 85° Fahrenheit - providing real-time thermal conditions for fishing, swimming, and water recreation planning.

Current Snapshot

Wind3 mph NNW (Gust 7 mph)
Pressure
30.03 inHg
Visibility15 mi
Humidity67%
Cloud Cover0%

Forecast: Sunday, Jul 13

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
73°
10 AM
82°
1 PM
88°
4 PM
91°
38%
7 PM
88°
44%

Temperature

High
91°F
Low
73°F

Precipitation

Chance44%
Amount0.01"
Typerain

Wind

5 mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
14 mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed8 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise10:34 AM
Sunset12:49 AM
Moon PhasewaningGibbous
Max UV Index10 (Very High)

Weather Forecast & Fishing Conditions at Lake Lanier

Today's weather at Lake Lanier features partly cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from 73°F to 91°F. Wind conditions will average 5 mph with gusts reaching up to 14 mph, creating excellent fishing conditions with calm waters. The UV index will reach 10 (Very High), and there's a 44% chance of precipitation. The current water temperature is 85°F (updated Jul 10), indicating that warm-water species like bass and panfish will be highly active. These conditions will significantly impact fish behavior and angling success throughout the day.

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July 6th 2025

Weather Forecast

Sunday

91°F
73°F

Monday

93°F
74°F

Tuesday

90°F
74°F

Wednesday

87°F
73°F

Thursday

88°F
74°F

Friday

89°F
74°F

Saturday

89°F
74°F

Sunday

90°F
76°F

Monday

89°F
74°F
Sunday - 7/13/2025
91°F
73°F
12am
75°F
85°F
30.07 hPa
1 mph
WSW
G: 2 mph
2am
74°F
85°F
30.06 hPa
2 mph
WSW
G: 3 mph
4am
73°F
85°F
30.04 hPa
4 mph
WNW
G: 7 mph
6am
73°F
85°F
30.06 hPa
4 mph
WNW
G: 9 mph
8am
76°F
85°F
30.07 hPa
5 mph
WNW
G: 10 mph
10am
82°F
85°F
30.09 hPa
6 mph
NW
G: 14 mph
12pm
87°F
85°F
30.08 hPa
6 mph
NW
G: 11 mph
2pm
90°F
85°F
30.06 hPa
7 mph
WNW
G: 12 mph
4pm
91°F
85°F
30.02 hPa
8 mph
WNW
G: 13 mph
6pm
89°F
85°F
30.00 hPa
8 mph
WNW
G: 13 mph
8pm
86°F
85°F
30.00 hPa
6 mph
WNW
G: 12 mph
10pm
81°F
85°F
30.02 hPa
5 mph
WNW
G: 12 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Lake Lanier

Current Temp

80°F

Measured on Jul 9

Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

44°F

On Dec 22

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

64°F

Typical temp during the Last 12 Months.

Temperature Trend: Last 12 Months

Surface temperature over the selected period.

Key Observations (Last 12 Months)

  • Warmest avg: August (84°F).
  • Coolest avg: January (47°F).
  • Rapid warming often occurs: April → May (+13°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: August → September (-10°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm0481216

Wind Direction

254°

Pressure

1018 mb

Cloud Cover

25%

Visibility

11 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

SunMonTueWedThuFriSatSunMon0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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