Cedar Lake, Indiana Weather
Cedar Lake, Indiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Cedar Lake, Lake County.
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About Cedar Lake, Indiana
Cedar Lake, a sprawling body of water, anchors the landscape of its namesake community in northwest Indiana. It lies 5.3 miles south-west of Crown Point, IN (from Crown Point, IN: bearing 227°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-west of Merrillville. The terrain is a gentle, rolling expanse, a mosaic of sandy soils and pockets of richer loam, remnants of glacial activity. Mature oaks and maples, interspersed with stands of fast-growing poplar and pine, form a verdant crown over the undulating ground, their leaves rustling with a sound like hushed secrets. In places, the land opens to reveal the glint of smaller ponds and marshy depressions, where reeds stand sentinel and the air hums with the low thrum of unseen insect life. The character of Cedar Lake is one of quiet resilience, a place where nature's persistent, slow work is evident in the very shape of the earth and the deep, satisfying green of its summer canopy. The history of Cedar Lake is intrinsically linked to its watery heart and the fertile land that surrounds it. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture and the recreational allure of the lake, established a presence here in the mid-19th century, developing farms that capitalized on the rich soil. Later, the lake became a popular summer resort destination, its shores dotted with hotels and cottages that welcomed visitors seeking respite from the urban clamor. This legacy of leisure still lingers, evident in the seasonal influx of tourists and the enduring appeal of its beaches and boating opportunities. While agriculture remains a quiet undercurrent, the local economy has diversified, with residents often commuting to nearby industrial centers, yet the spirit of Cedar Lake remains tied to the enduring draw of its expansive, shimmering namesake.
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| Location | Cedar Lake, Lake County, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 41.364758°N, 87.441147°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 46303 |
| Area Code | 260 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cedar Lake, Indiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cedar Lake, Indiana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Cedar Lake includes coordinates 41.364758°N, 87.441147°W, situated in Lake County. ZIP code 46303. Telephone area code: 260. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
