Lakesite, Tennessee Weather
Lakesite, Tennessee — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Lakesite, Hamilton County.
Full aviation weather for Lakesite is published on the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (KCHA) page, 20 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Lakesite have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Lakesite: Collegedale Municipal Airport (KFGU) 21 km · Cleveland Regional Jetport (KRZR) 30 km · Mark Anton Airport (K2A0) 36 km · Marion County Airport - Brown Field (KAPT) 45 km · McMinn County Airport (KMMI) 55 km
Conditions reported at KCHA describe the airfield itself. Weather 20 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Lakesite specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Lakesite.
About Lakesite, Tennessee
Lakesite unfolds its character along the meandering shores of Chickamauga Lake, a vast expanse of blue that mirrors the often-gentle Tennessee sky. It lies 7.6 miles north-east of Hixson, TN (from Hixson, TN: bearing 52°T), and is situated 4.1 miles east-south-east of Soddy Daisy. Rolling hills, cloaked in a verdant mosaic of deciduous trees, form a protective embrace around the water's edge, their slopes dotted with homes that catch the morning sun. The air here carries a distinct, clean scent, a blend of pine needles and the subtle dampness of the lake, a constant reminder of the natural beauty that defines Lakesite. Here, the pace of life seems attuned to the slow, deliberate drift of clouds and the whisper of wind through the abundant foliage, creating a sense of quiet permanence. The history of Lakesite is intrinsically tied to the creation of Chickamauga Dam in the late 1930s, a monumental undertaking that transformed the landscape and brought new life to the region. This artificial lake, a vital part of the Tennessee Valley Authority's development, became the very heart of Lakesite, shaping its economy and its identity. While the surrounding areas once pulsed with the rhythm of agriculture and, in places, the echoes of mining, Lakesite has cultivated a character of lakeside living, drawing residents who appreciate the recreational opportunities and the serene environment. The local economy thrives on services catering to its residents and the steady flow of visitors drawn to the water's allure, a testament to the enduring appeal of this tranquil pocket of Hamilton County.
Live animated radar for Lakesite and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Lakesite, Hamilton County, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35.208682°N, 85.126899°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 37379, 37343 |
| Area Code | 615 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lakesite, Tennessee Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lakesite, Tennessee, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Lakesite includes coordinates 35.208682°N, 85.126899°W, situated in Hamilton County. ZIP code 37379, 37343. Telephone area code: 615. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. 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.
