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Kuttawa rests on a gentle rise overlooking the wide, placid expanse of Kentucky Lake, a watery mirror that catches the sky in a thousand shifting hues. It lies 25.8 miles east of Paducah, KY (from Paducah, KY: bearing 94°T), and is situated 3.8 miles south-west of Eddyville. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of sun-baked earth and the distant, sweet perfume of honeysuckle, a fragrance that seems to cling to the weathered clapboard houses and the broad, shaded porches. Around Kuttawa, the land rolls with a soft, green grace, a mosaic of cultivated fields and stands of oak and hickory that whisper in the breeze. The water’s edge is a soft boundary, where the land yields to the lake’s embrace, punctuated by the occasional weathered dock and the slow drift of pleasure boats. Once, this area was defined by the rich soil and the quiet labor of agriculture, a legacy still visible in the patchwork of farms that surround Kuttawa. The arrival of Kentucky Lake, however, irrevocably altered its character, transforming it into a hub for recreation and a haven for those drawn to the water's call. The local economy now hums with the steady pulse of tourism, with marinas and lakeside lodges catering to visitors who come to fish, boat, and simply soak in the tranquil beauty. Kuttawa’s history is interwoven with the ebb and flow of the Cumberland River and later, the vast reservoir, a story of adaptation and a quiet resilience that permeates the very spirit of the place. Evenings here are marked by the deepening indigo of the sky and the soft glow of porch lights, a gentle rhythm that invites contemplation and a deep appreciation for the simple, enduring charm of this Kentucky lakeside community.
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| Location | Kuttawa, Lyon County, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.058942°N, 88.132526°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 42055, 42038 |
| Area Code | 270, 364 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Kuttawa, Kentucky, 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 Kuttawa includes coordinates 37.058942°N, 88.132526°W, situated in Lyon County. ZIP code 42055, 42038. Telephone area code: 270, 364. 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.