Lake Wynonah, Pennsylvania — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lake Wynonah, Schuylkill County.
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Lake Wynonah rests in a hollow of rolling hills, a glint of sapphire cradled by the deep green of Pennsylvania's Appalachian foothills. It lies 22.1 miles north-west of Reading, PA (from Reading, PA: bearing 326°T), and is situated 6.2 miles south-south-east of Pottsville. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of deciduous forests, a constant reminder of the dense woods that press in on all sides, their leafy canopies a shifting mosaic of light and shadow. In the quiet of early morning, before the sun fully crests the ridge, a fine mist often clings to the water's surface, lending an ethereal quality to the scene, while the gentle lapping of waves against the shore provides a soft, persistent soundtrack. The terrain itself is a study in contrasts, with steep wooded slopes descending to the lake’s edge, punctuated by the occasional clearing where sturdy homes stand sentinel, their yards often a riot of wildflowers in the warmer months, a vibrant splash against the muted tones of the surrounding wilderness. The history of this corner of Schuylkill County is inextricably linked to the land and its resources, a story whispered in the names of old mines and the weathered barns that still dot the landscape. For generations, the economy here was shaped by the extraction of coal, a demanding and often dangerous industry that left its mark on the region's character and its people. While the echoes of that era are still present, a subtle shift has taken place, with Lake Wynonah itself becoming a focal point, drawing those seeking a quieter life amidst the natural beauty. The lake offers a different kind of bounty now – recreation and respite. Fishing boats glide across its surface, their wakes creating fleeting patterns, and summer evenings are often punctuated by the distant laughter of families gathered on its shores, a testament to the enduring allure of this place.
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| Location | Lake Wynonah, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 40.599258°N, 76.163832°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 17922, 17972 |
| 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 |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lake Wynonah, 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 Wynonah includes coordinates 40.599258°N, 76.163832°W, situated in Schuylkill County. ZIP code 17922, 17972. Telephone area code: 215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
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.