Cheat Lake, West Virginia Weather
Cheat Lake, West Virginia — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Cheat Lake, Monongalia County.
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About Cheat Lake, West Virginia
Cheat Lake unfurls itself as a sapphire ribbon through rolling Appalachian foothills, its surface reflecting the bruised purples and fiery oranges of a West Virginia sunset. It lies 6.2 miles east-north-east of Morgantown, WV (from Morgantown, WV: bearing 62°T), and is situated 5.0 miles north-north-east of Brookhaven. The terrain here is a study in verdant contrasts, with dense stands of oak and maple clinging to steep slopes that plunge into the water's edge, their branches often dripping with the misty exhalations of the humid air. Along the shoreline, weathered docks jut out like hesitant fingers, and the occasional weathered boathouse, its paint peeling like sunburnt skin, speaks of seasons past and summers long enjoyed. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a clean, damp scent of pine needles and rich, dark earth, a subtle perfume that hints at the wildness just beyond the cultivated lawns and manicured gardens that fringe some of its bays. This expanse of water, a reservoir formed by the Cheat River, carries the whispers of a more turbulent past, a landscape once dominated by the deep scars of coal mining. The very name, Cheat, evokes a sense of caution, perhaps a nod to the river’s unpredictable nature before its taming. Today, the economic pulse of Cheat Lake beats to a different rhythm; while the echoes of industry remain, the primary hum is now one of recreation and residential life. Families gather on its shores for picnics, anglers cast their lines with quiet hope, and boats carve white wakes across the placid surface, a testament to the lake's transformation into a beloved destination for both residents and visitors seeking respite. The nearby university, a beacon of learning in the region, further enriches the cultural tapestry, drawing a dynamic blend of academic pursuits and youthful energy that spills over into the community surrounding Cheat Lake.
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| Location | Cheat Lake, Monongalia County, West Virginia |
| Coordinates | 39.672024°N, 79.853391°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 26508 |
| Area Code | 304 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cheat Lake, West Virginia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cheat Lake, West Virginia, 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 Cheat Lake includes coordinates 39.672024°N, 79.853391°W, situated in Monongalia County. ZIP code 26508. Telephone area code: 304. 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.
