Lake, Pennsylvania Weather
Lake, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lake, Luzerne County.
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About Lake, Pennsylvania
Lake, nestled within the rolling topography of northeastern Pennsylvania, presents a landscape sculpted by glacial retreat and the persistent hand of nature. It lies 10.8 miles north-west of Wilkes Barre, PA (from Wilkes Barre, PA: bearing 313°T), and is situated 9.4 miles north-west of Kingston. The terrain here is a study in soft, rounded hills, their slopes cloaked in deciduous forests that blaze with fiery hues in autumn and offer a cool, dappled shade in the summer months. Creeks and streams, born from these higher elevations, meander through the valleys, their waters a clear, cold testament to the region's abundant rainfall. The air itself carries a certain crispness, particularly in the early mornings, hinting at the temperate climate that fosters such verdant growth. The character of Lake is one of quiet resilience, a place where the wildness of the land still holds sway, even as human habitation has found its footing. The history of Lake is inextricably tied to the broader narrative of Luzerne County, a region once defined by the deep veins of anthracite coal that fueled industrial growth. Though the era of heavy mining has largely receded, the echoes of that past linger in the very topography, in the subtle shifts of the land that bear the marks of extraction. The local economy, now more diversified, draws strength from the natural beauty that surrounds Lake, with outdoor recreation and small-scale agriculture playing an increasingly important role. The waterways, including the expansive lake that gives the locality its name, are a focal point for both residents and visitors, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and quiet contemplation by the water's edge. There is a palpable sense of continuity here, a feeling that the rhythms of the land, from the changing seasons to the gentle flow of water, continue to guide the lives of those who call Lake home.
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| Location | Lake, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 41.35258°N, 76.032424°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time |
| ZIP Code(s) | 18618 |
| Area Code | 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lake, Pennsylvania Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lake, Pennsylvania, 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 Lake includes coordinates 41.352580°N, 76.032424°W, situated in Luzerne County. ZIP code 18618. Telephone area code: 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878. Timezone: Eastern Time.
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.
