Cheat Lake, West Virginia has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 42.2 °F (low) to 63.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 45.7 Inches. Cheat Lake is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 through the first frost around Oct. 21 - Oct. 31.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0 °F | 38.8 °F | 3.45 in. |
| February | 23.6 °F | 42.0 °F | 2.98 in. |
| March | 29.8 °F | 51.2 °F | 3.76 in. |
| April | 39.8 °F | 64.8 °F | 3.98 in. |
| May | 50.1 °F | 74.0 °F | 4.53 in. |
| June | 58.8 °F | 81.2 °F | 4.43 in. |
| July | 63.0 °F | 84.7 °F | 4.84 in. |
| August | 61.7 °F | 83.8 °F | 4.0 in. |
| September | 54.6 °F | 77.7 °F | 3.66 in. |
| October | 43.1 °F | 65.4 °F | 3.24 in. |
| November | 33.4 °F | 52.9 °F | 3.34 in. |
| December | 26.9 °F | 42.6 °F | 3.45 in. |
| Annual | 42.2 °F | 63.3 °F | 45.66 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 21 - Oct. 31 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Apr. 11 - Apr. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 75-100 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6b : -5°F to 0°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |