Water Temperature of the French Broad River in Asheville, NC

Current Water Temperature

48.2°F 9.0°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
48.2°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: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 5:30 AM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Bent Creek, NC

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French Broad River

Station Name: FRENCH BROAD RIVER BELOW I-26 NEAR BENT CREEK, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,018 feet

Nearest Address:
Old River Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
Buncombe County

GPS Coordinates: 35.5122222, -82.5772222

Nearby Water Temperatures

French Broad River, Arden, NC (1.2 mi)
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French Broad River, Asheville, NC (6.7 mi)
Mills River, Mills River, NC (8 mi)
Pigeon River , Canton, NC (15.2 mi)
Davidson River, Brevard, NC (18 mi)
Cataloochee Creek, Cataloochee, NC (29.8 mi)
Catawba River, Marion, NC (31.4 mi)
Pigeon River, Waterville, TN (35.4 mi)
Oconaluftee River, Birdtown, NC (43.8 mi)
Catawba River, Morgantown, NC (44.6 mi)
Saluda River, Williamston, SC (62.5 mi)
Little River, Townsend, TN (64.6 mi)

Weather for Asheville, North Carolina

Current Weather

59°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 29%
Feels Like: 52.5°F
Wind: NW 4.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 13 mph
Pressure: 30.01 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 12%
Visibility: 40.3 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Mainly Sunny
Tue
H: 71°F
L: 36°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 68°F
L: 43°F
Light Drizzle
Thu
H: 54°F
L: 41°F
Light Drizzle
Fri
H: 45°F
L: 33°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 44°F
L: 28°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
2.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
94 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
148 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 26m daylight
Sunrise 7:01 AM
Solar Noon 12:14 PM
Sunset 5:27 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:29 AM
Transit 1:18 PM
Moonset 6:05 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:23 AM - 2:53 AM
12:48 PM - 3:18 PM

Minor Periods

7:59 AM - 9:29 AM
5:35 PM - 7:05 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Mainly Sunny
Average Temperature: 51.1°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 5.8 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
63.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
11 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
224.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 26m daylight
Sunrise 7:01 AM
Solar Noon 12:14 PM
Sunset 5:27 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:29 AM
Transit 1:18 PM
Moonset 6:05 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:23 AM - 2:53 AM
12:48 PM - 3:18 PM

Minor Periods

7:59 AM - 9:29 AM
5:35 PM - 7:05 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 53.2°F
Average Humidity: 43%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 4.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
6.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
6.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
70.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
10.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
224.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 24m daylight
Sunrise 7:02 AM
Solar Noon 12:14 PM
Sunset 5:26 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:27 AM
Transit 2:09 PM
Moonset 6:51 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:14 AM - 3:44 AM
1:39 PM - 4:09 PM

Minor Periods

8:57 AM - 10:27 AM
6:21 PM - 7:51 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 48.4°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 20%
Wind: 17.5 mph
UV Index: 2.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
63.7 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
168.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 23m daylight
Sunrise 7:03 AM
Solar Noon 12:14 PM
Sunset 5:25 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:21 AM
Transit 3:01 PM
Moonset 7:43 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:05 AM - 4:35 AM
2:31 PM - 5:01 PM

Minor Periods

9:51 AM - 11:21 AM
7:13 PM - 8:43 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 38.8°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Chance of Rain: 7%
Wind: 14 mph
UV Index: 3.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
56 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
138.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 21m daylight
Sunrise 7:04 AM
Solar Noon 12:14 PM
Sunset 5:25 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:07 AM
Transit 3:52 PM
Moonset 8:40 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:56 AM - 5:26 AM
3:22 PM - 5:52 PM

Minor Periods

10:37 AM - 12:07 PM
8:10 PM - 9:40 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 34.5°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 4%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 4.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
59.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
142.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 19m daylight
Sunrise 7:05 AM
Solar Noon 12:14 PM
Sunset 5:24 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:48 AM
Transit 4:40 PM
Moonset 9:38 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:46 AM - 6:16 AM
4:10 PM - 6:40 PM

Minor Periods

11:18 AM - 12:48 PM
9:08 PM - 10:38 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
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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