Lake Lanier

Lake Lanier

Gainesville, Forsyth County, GA
59mi²
331.00ft
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Lake Information

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

64°F°
Feels like 63°F°
Clear
Today's High
75°F°
Today's Low
50°F°

Water Temperature

68°F
Updated: (May 4)
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Current water temperature for Lake Lanier is 68°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind4 mph WNW (Gust 9 mph)
Pressure
29.99 inHg
Visibility22 mi
Humidity54%
Cloud Cover3%

Forecast: Tuesday, May 6

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
51°F°
10 AM
64°F°
1 PM
72°F°
4 PM
75°F°
7 PM
73°F°

Temperature

High
75°F°
Low
50°F°

Precipitation

Chance0%
Amount0.00"
Typeclear

Wind

4mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
14mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed7 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise10:41 AM
Sunset12:24 AM
Moon PhasewaxingGibbous
Max UV Index9 (Very 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)

1:12 AM - 3:42 AM

1:41 PM - 4:11 PM

Minor Times (Good)

6:40 PM - 12:00 AM

7:12 AM - 8:42 AM

Outlook for Tuesday at Lake Lanier

Expect temperatures ranging from 50°F to 75°F. Skies look mostly clear with little chance of precipitation. Winds will be averaging 4 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 14 mph. The maximum UV index will be 9 (Very 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 1:12 AM and 1:41 PM, or try the minor windows near 6:40 PM and 7:12 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Lake Lanier.

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May 6th 2025

Lake Information

Elevation
331 ft
Area
59 mi²
Coordinates
34.179, -84.003

Weather Forecast

Tuesday

75°F
50°F

Wednesday

65°F
59°F

Thursday

78°F
60°F

Friday

74°F
62°F

Saturday

64°F
58°F

Sunday

67°F
57°F

Monday

66°F
59°F

Tuesday

72°F
60°F

Wednesday

75°F
58°F
Tuesday - 5/6/2025
75°F
50°F
12am
54°F
68°F
30.02 hPa
2 mph
SSE
G: 4 mph
2am
52°F
68°F
30.02 hPa
2 mph
SE
G: 2 mph
4am
52°F
68°F
30.05 hPa
3 mph
SSE
G: 3 mph
6am
50°F
68°F
30.07 hPa
1 mph
NE
G: 2 mph
8am
54°F
68°F
30.10 hPa
2 mph
NNE
G: 3 mph
10am
64°F
68°F
30.11 hPa
3 mph
WSW
G: 7 mph
12pm
70°F
68°F
30.11 hPa
5 mph
W
G: 12 mph
2pm
74°F
68°F
30.08 hPa
5 mph
W
G: 13 mph
4pm
75°F
68°F
30.03 hPa
6 mph
W
G: 13 mph
6pm
74°F
68°F
30.04 hPa
7 mph
WNW
G: 13 mph
8pm
69°F
68°F
30.04 hPa
5 mph
NW
G: 10 mph
10pm
64°F
68°F
30.04 hPa
4 mph
NNW
G: 8 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Lake Lanier

Current Temp

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Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

44°F

On Dec 22

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

62°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: March → April (+12°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: August → September (-10°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm0481216

Wind Direction

164°

Pressure

1017 mb

Cloud Cover

14%

Visibility

13 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

TueWedThuFriSatSunMonTueWed0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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