Conchas Lake

Conchas Lake

Conchas Dam, San Miguel County, NM
25mi²
1273.00ft
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Lake Information

Just northwest of Tucumcari, this lake features secluded coves, canyons, and sandy beaches, excellent for camping, boating, and fishing. One of New Mexico's largest lakes, you can explore the 11 miles of the Conchas River or 14 miles of the South Canadian River portions of the lake. With miles of shoreline, there is ample opportunity for hiking and birding too.

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Current Conditions

65°F°
Feels like 63°F°
MostlyCloudy
Today's High
77°F°
Today's Low
41°F°

Water Temperature

64°F
Updated: (May 2)
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Current water temperature for Conchas Lake is 64°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind5 mph SSE (Gust 7 mph)
Pressure
29.97 inHg
Visibility33 mi
Humidity31%
Cloud Cover74%

Forecast: Saturday, May 3

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
43°F°
10 AM
63°F°
1 PM
72°F°
4 PM
77°F°

Temperature

High
77°F°
Low
41°F°

Precipitation

Chance0%
Amount0.00"
Typeclear

Wind

10mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
24mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed17 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise12:02 PM
Sunset1:45 AM
Moon PhasewaxingCrescent
Max UV Index10 (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)

12:21 AM - 2:51 AM

9:56 AM - 12:26 PM

Minor Times (Good)

4:55 PM - 6:25 PM

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Outlook for Saturday at Conchas Lake

Expect temperatures ranging from 41°F to 77°F. Skies look mostly clear with little chance of precipitation. Winds will be averaging 10 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 24 mph. The maximum UV index will be 10 (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 12:21 AM and 9:56 AM, or try the minor windows near 4:55 PM and 7:00 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Conchas Lake.

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May 3rd 2025

Lake Information

Elevation
1273 ft
Area
25 mi²
Coordinates
35.376, -104.226

Weather Forecast

Saturday

77°F
41°F

Sunday

71°F
47°F

Monday

65°F
49°F

Tuesday

60°F
48°F

Wednesday

62°F
45°F

Thursday

71°F
44°F

Friday

74°F
46°F

Saturday

71°F
50°F

Sunday

78°F
51°F
Saturday - 5/3/2025
77°F
41°F
12am
49°F
64°F
30.07 hPa
3 mph
W
G: 4 mph
2am
45°F
64°F
30.04 hPa
4 mph
W
G: 5 mph
4am
42°F
64°F
30.04 hPa
4 mph
WSW
G: 5 mph
6am
41°F
64°F
30.03 hPa
4 mph
WSW
G: 5 mph
8am
51°F
64°F
30.01 hPa
7 mph
SW
G: 13 mph
10am
63°F
64°F
29.99 hPa
16 mph
SW
G: 21 mph
12pm
70°F
64°F
29.95 hPa
14 mph
SW
G: 19 mph
2pm
74°F
64°F
29.87 hPa
14 mph
SSW
G: 18 mph
4pm
77°F
64°F
29.80 hPa
17 mph
SSW
G: 21 mph
6pm
76°F
64°F
29.76 hPa
17 mph
S
G: 22 mph
8pm
68°F
64°F
29.80 hPa
10 mph
S
G: 17 mph
10pm
61°F
64°F
29.84 hPa
8 mph
SSW
G: 12 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Conchas Lake

Current Temp

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Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

40°F

On Jan 19

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

61°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: July (82°F).
  • Coolest avg: January (44°F).
  • Rapid warming often occurs: January → February (+9°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: September → October (-11°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm06121824

Wind Direction

266°

Pressure

1018 mb

Cloud Cover

2%

Visibility

22 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

SatSunMonTueWedThuFriSatSun0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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