Water Temperature of the French Broad River in Arden, NC

Current Water Temperature

48.0°F 8.9°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
48.0°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

Measurement Time: Monday, November 17, 2025, 5:00 AM EST

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French Broad River

Station Name: FRENCH BROAD R AT BLUE RIDGE PKWY AT BENT CREEK NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,028 feet

Nearest Address:
Blue Ridge Pkwy
Arden, NC 28715
Buncombe County

GPS Coordinates: 35.4997222, -82.5927778

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Cataloochee Creek, Cataloochee, NC (29.3 mi)
Catawba River, Marion, NC (32.6 mi)
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Oconaluftee River, Birdtown, NC (42.9 mi)
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Saluda River, Williamston, SC (61.7 mi)
Little River, Townsend, TN (63.9 mi)

Weather for Arden, North Carolina

Current Weather

53.6°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 74%
Feels Like: 48.2°F
Wind: NNW 10.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 25.5 mph
Pressure: 29.98 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 69°F
L: 50°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 60°F
L: 39°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 63°F
L: 34°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
4.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
74 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
189 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 33m daylight
Sunrise 6:57 AM
Solar Noon 12:14 PM
Sunset 5:30 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:21 AM
Transit 10:09 AM
Moonset 3:51 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:39 AM - 12:09 PM
10:02 PM - 12:32 AM

Minor Periods

3:51 AM - 5:21 AM
3:21 PM - 4:51 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 57.3°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 11%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 3.8

Astronomical

Sun
10h 33m daylight
Sunrise 6:57 AM
Solar Noon 12:14 PM
Sunset 5:30 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:21 AM
Transit 10:09 AM
Moonset 3:51 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:39 AM - 12:09 PM
10:02 PM - 12:32 AM

Minor Periods

3:51 AM - 5:21 AM
3:21 PM - 4:51 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 48.2°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Chance of Rain: 7%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 3.9

Astronomical

Sun
10h 31m daylight
Sunrise 6:58 AM
Solar Noon 12:14 PM
Sunset 5:29 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 5:23 AM
Transit 10:54 AM
Moonset 4:19 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:24 AM - 12:54 PM
10:47 PM - 1:17 AM

Minor Periods

4:53 AM - 6:23 AM
3:49 PM - 5:19 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 45.6°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 4%
Wind: 5.1 mph
UV Index: 3.8

Astronomical

Sun
10h 30m daylight
Sunrise 6:59 AM
Solar Noon 12:14 PM
Sunset 5:29 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:26 AM
Transit 11:40 AM
Moonset 4:49 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:10 AM - 1:40 PM
11:35 PM - 2:05 AM

Minor Periods

5:56 AM - 7:26 AM
4:19 PM - 5:49 PM
Action Rating:
Peak Action 5/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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