Lake of the Ozarks, MO

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Houses on Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, USA
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Today’s Forecast:

☀
73°F
High: 74° | Low: 63°
Current Temperature
Mostly Clear
Station: KAIZ
Observed at: 1:05 pm CDT on 9/25/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 57%
This Afternoon:Scattered rain showers before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight:Scattered rain showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday:Scattered rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Today’s Report:

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 74°F. Low rain risk (9%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 92/100
Excellent for camping. High near 78°F. Low rain risk (28%).

⛵ Boating

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for boating. High near 74°F. Low rain risk (9%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for boating. High near 78°F. Low rain risk (28%).

🛶 Paddling

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for paddling. High near 74°F. Low rain risk (9%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 47/100
Use Caution for paddling. High near 78°F. Risk of rain (28%).

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for fishing. High near 74°F. Low rain risk (9%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 93/100
Excellent for fishing. High near 78°F. Low rain risk (28%).

⛳ Golf

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for golf. High near 74°F. Low rain risk (9%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 47/100
Use Caution for golf. High near 78°F. Risk of rain (28%).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 74°F. Low rain risk (9%).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 47/100
Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 78°F. Risk of rain (28%).

About Lake of the Ozarks

The destination brings together Osage Beach, Bagnell Dam, state-park camping, principal marinas, protected coves, public golf and the Shootout, with a representative land point chosen for local weather context.

Planning an Outing

Use the forecast to evaluate wind, wakes, lightning, lake level, ramp status, turf, heat and event restrictions, then confirm the operating rule for the precise part of this Osage Beach, Bagnell Dam, state-park camping, principal marinas, protected coves, public golf and the Shootout you intend to use.

Destination-Specific Access

Miller County is included for the Bagnell Dam core; paddling advice stays out of exposed high-traffic channels.

Weather Tips

  • Before camping at Osage Beach, Bagnell Dam, state-park camping, principal marinas, protected coves, public golf and the Shootout, confirm loops, water service and gate hours with the managing agency.
  • Golf near Osage Beach, Bagnell Dam, state-park camping, principal marinas, protected coves, public golf and the Shootout can be delayed or shortened by frost, saturated turf, lightning, heat index and wind.
  • For scheduled programs around Osage Beach, Bagnell Dam, state-park camping, principal marinas, protected coves, public golf and the Shootout, check the organizer for lightning, heat, wind, flooding or air-quality changes.

Nearby Towns and Areas

  • Osage Beach
  • Bagnell Dam
  • Lake of the Ozarks State Park
  • The Oaks
  • Bear Creek Valley

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Move to shore or a short protected trail when wind, waves, flow or access is unsuitable; otherwise, move the tee time outside the frost, heat or thunderstorm window.

7-Day Forecast

☀
73°F
High: 74° | Low: 63°
Current Temperature
Mostly Clear
Station: KAIZ
Observed at: 1:05 pm CDT on 9/25/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 57%
Fri 🌧
74° 63°
10%
Sat 🌧
78° 63°
28%
Sun ⛈
83° 66°
47%
Mon ⛅
84° 67°
11%
Tue 🌧
83° 69°
52%
Wed ⛈
80° 68°
67%
Thu 🌧
81° 65°
49%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

74° Fri 78° Sat 83° Sun 84° Mon 83° Tue 80° Wed 81° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

63° Fri 63° Sat 66° Sun 67° Mon 69° Tue 68° Wed 65° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Fri 80 Sat 4 Sun 20 Mon 4 Tue 13 Wed 19 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 25, 2026 3:15 pm CDT

Weather by Season

Winter

Winter use depends less on the calendar than on turf; check the managing agency after each freeze-thaw cycle.

Spring

Repeated spring storms elevate wind and wakes; closures may persist after local rain ends.

Summer

Morning conditions may be manageable before heat and wakes build, so keep the afternoon plan flexible.

Fall

Seasonal services taper as wind remains possible, so confirm gates and facilities before a late-day visit.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Local climate: This local planning area has an annual average temperature near 55–58°F, receives about 40–46 inches of precipitation and records typically 10–18 inches.
  • Wettest season: Spring and early summer.
  • Driest season: Late summer or early fall.
  • Annual average temperature: Near 55–58°f.
  • Annual snowfall: Typically 10–18 inches.