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Weather & Climate in Cheat Lake, WV
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,282 feet.
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)
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.
| Jun 3, 2017 | 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio | M3.4 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Mar 31, 2013 | West Virginia | M3.4 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Apr 4, 2010 | 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M3.4 | 150 km | 0 km |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio | M3.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio | M3.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M3.1 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Apr 2, 2017 | 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio | M3.0 | 119 km | 4 km |
| May 9, 2025 | 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio | M2.8 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio | M2.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia | M2.8 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.8 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 7 km W of Gassaway, West Virginia | M2.7 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Jul 20, 2013 | 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.7 | 124 km | 21 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 13 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia | M2.6 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 3 km WNW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M2.6 | 137 km | 0 km |
| May 7, 2010 | 14 km WSW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M2.6 | 150 km | 0 km |
| Sep 4, 2011 | 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia | M2.6 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Oct 16, 2000 | West Virginia | M2.5 | 147 km | 17 km |
| Apr 29, 2010 | 5 km NNW of Gassaway, West Virginia | M2.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
181 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 264 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF4 | 69 km | 36.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1998 | EF3 | 66 km | 13.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 1, 1986 | EF3 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 3, 1980 | EF3 | 16 km | 29.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1976 | EF3 | 82 km | 11.8 mi | 1 |
| May 19, 1967 | EF3 | 55 km | 0.3 mi | 1 |
| Aug 3, 1963 | EF3 | 73 km | 0.1 mi | 2 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | EF2 | 83 km | 10.8 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 2024 | EF2 | 70 km | 5.8 mi | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2023 | EF2 | 46 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | EF2 | 71 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2021 | EF2 | 84 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2018 | EF2 | 66 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2011 | EF2 | 69 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 20 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 75 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 2, 1998 | EF2 | 57 km | 15.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1997 | EF2 | 87 km | 3.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 1990 | EF2 | 57 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Oct 1, 1986 | EF2 | 30 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NEW CREEK MTN (1,689 acres, 2001).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2001 | NEW CREEK MTN | 1,689 | 90 km |
| 2001 | SOUTH BRANCH | 519 | 98 km |
| 2005 | UNNAMED | 510 | 94 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
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").