Lake Purdy

Lake Purdy

Birmingham, Shelby County, AL
2mi²
ft
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Lake Information

Lake Purdy is a beautiful state water reservoir located in Shelby County, Alabama, and it's known for having some of the cleanest water in the state. To preserve the water's cleanliness, outside boats are not allowed on the lake, which helps maintain the quality of the water for the fish and other wildlife that call it home. Fishing is a popular activity at Lake Purdy, and visitors can enjoy bank fishing for free. Additionally, the lake offers a variety of fishing equipment for purchase, such as live and artificial bait, and boats are available for rent, making it easy for everyone to enjoy a day of fishing. Overall, Lake Purdy offers a serene and picturesque environment for visitors to relax and enjoy themselves. Whether you're an avid angler or just looking to spend a peaceful day by the water, Lake Purdy is definitely worth a visit.

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Current Conditions

68°F°
Feels like 68°F°
MostlyCloudy
Today's High
75°F°
Today's Low
52°F°

Water Temperature

60°F
Updated: (May 4)
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Current water temperature for Lake Purdy is 60°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind2 mph WSW (Gust 4 mph)
Pressure
29.98 inHg
Visibility20 mi
Humidity59%
Cloud Cover82%

Forecast: Tuesday, May 6

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
55°F°
10 AM
67°F°
1 PM
74°F°
4 PM
75°F°

Temperature

High
75°F°
Low
52°F°

Precipitation

Chance25%
Amount0.00"
Typerain

Wind

2mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
9mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed3 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise10:53 AM
Sunset12:33 AM
Moon PhasewaxingGibbous
Max UV Index6 (High)

Solunar Fishing Forecast

Action Rating
2/5

Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)

Major Times (Best)

1:23 AM - 3:53 AM

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Minor Times (Good)

6:52 PM - 8:22 PM

7:22 AM - 8:52 AM

Outlook for Tuesday at Lake Purdy

Expect temperatures ranging from 52°F to 75°F. There's a 25% chance of rain, potentially bringing around 0.00" rain. Winds will be averaging 2 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 9 mph. The maximum UV index will be 6 (High), so plan sun protection accordingly. For anglers, today's fishing action is rated 2/5 (Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)). Look for the best bite times during the major periods around 1:23 AM and 2:30 PM, or try the minor windows near 6:52 PM and 7:22 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Lake Purdy.

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May 4th 2025

Lake Information

Elevation
N/A
Area
2 mi²
Coordinates
33.480, -86.631

Weather Forecast

Tuesday

75°F
52°F

Wednesday

74°F
60°F

Thursday

78°F
64°F

Friday

74°F
62°F

Saturday

72°F
59°F

Sunday

71°F
58°F

Monday

73°F
61°F

Tuesday

73°F
59°F

Wednesday

78°F
59°F
Tuesday - 5/6/2025
75°F
52°F
12am
55°F
60°F
30.01 hPa
0 mph
WSW
G: 1 mph
2am
53°F
60°F
30.02 hPa
1 mph
NNW
G: 2 mph
4am
52°F
60°F
30.03 hPa
0 mph
NW
G: 1 mph
6am
54°F
60°F
30.06 hPa
1 mph
ESE
G: 2 mph
8am
58°F
60°F
30.10 hPa
0 mph
ESE
G: 1 mph
10am
67°F
60°F
30.10 hPa
2 mph
E
G: 4 mph
12pm
72°F
60°F
30.07 hPa
2 mph
SSE
G: 7 mph
2pm
74°F
60°F
30.05 hPa
2 mph
S
G: 8 mph
4pm
75°F
60°F
30.03 hPa
3 mph
SSW
G: 8 mph
6pm
73°F
60°F
30.01 hPa
1 mph
E
G: 2 mph
8pm
68°F
60°F
30.01 hPa
3 mph
ENE
G: 6 mph
10pm
66°F
60°F
30.03 hPa
3 mph
ENE
G: 7 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Lake Purdy

Current Temp

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Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

46°F

On Jan 29

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

65°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 (88°F).
  • Coolest avg: January (47°F).
  • Avg temps often suitable for swimming during July, August.
  • Rapid warming often occurs: April → May (+11°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: November → December (-15°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm036912

Wind Direction

239°

Pressure

1016 mb

Cloud Cover

21%

Visibility

16 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

TueWedThuFriSatSunMonTueWed0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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