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Cheat Lake, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Preston County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
10,485
Population
731/sq mi density
$111,379
Median Income
$65,868 per capita
$345,500
Home Value
$271,933 Zillow
$1,113
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
260
Violent Crime/100K
2,553 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,379 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$345,500 home value, $1,113/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
260 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cheat Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,282 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (41.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 731/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6636°N, 79.8481°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Preston County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in |
Cheat Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").