Water Temperature of the French Broad River in Asheville, NC

Current Water Temperature

48.2°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 5:30 AM EST

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Bent Creek, NC

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

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Little River, Townsend, TN (64.6 mi)

Weather for Asheville, North Carolina

Current Weather

51.1°F
Clear
Clear
48.1°F
48.9°F
33%
NW 7.8 mph
16.4 mph
45.4°F
21.6°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1022 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 59°F
L: 44°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 62°F
L: 39°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 71°F
L: 36°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 73°F
L: 44°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 77°F
L: 45°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.05 μg/m3
PM10: 9.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 173.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 8:00 AM
Moon Transit: 3:33 PM
Moonset: 11:16 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:34 AM - 6:04 AM
3:03 PM - 5:33 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 10:47AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 10:47 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:00 PM

Dry brush and leaf litter are very dry in the North Carolina foothills and Piedmont, even following the minimal rainfall which occurred this morning. Relative humidity will fall below 30 percent this afternoon and winds will continue to gust above 25 mph. Given the dry vegetation, outdoor fires will be able to spread quickly once started, increasing the danger of wildfires. Additionally, Monday will be another very dry day with gusty winds, so expect worsening fire weather conditions across much of North Carolina. A statewide burn ban is in effect for North Carolina.


Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 2:14PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 2:14 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 are possible. * WHERE...Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained. Remove hoses and cover above- ground pipes.


Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 6:56PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 6:56 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 are possible. * WHERE...Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained. Remove hoses and cover above- ground pipes.
Sunday, April 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
59°F
43.9°F
53.3°F
57%
0.08 in
84%
0%
17.7 mph
7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.95 μg/m3
PM10: 6.79 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 8:00 AM
Moon Transit: 3:33 PM
Moonset: 11:16 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:34 AM - 6:04 AM
3:03 PM - 5:33 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, April 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
62.4°F
38.8°F
49.4°F
49%
0 in
0%
0%
15.2 mph
7.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.31 μg/m3
PM10: 8.71 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 179.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:51 AM
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 8:52 AM
Moon Transit: 4:38 PM
Moonset: 12:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:37 AM - 7:07 AM
4:08 PM - 6:38 PM

Minor Periods

8:22 AM - 9:52 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
70.8°F
36.4°F
52°F
63%
0 in
0%
0%
4 mph
8.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.84 μg/m3
PM10: 9.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 218.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 9:54 AM
Moon Transit: 5:43 PM
Moonset: 12:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:42 AM - 8:12 AM
5:13 PM - 7:43 PM

Minor Periods

9:24 AM - 10:54 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
73.1°F
43.5°F
57.4°F
56%
0 in
0%
0%
10.7 mph
7.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.69 μg/m3
PM10: 12.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 259.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:49 AM
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 11:03 AM
Moon Transit: 6:45 PM
Moonset: 1:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:46 AM - 9:16 AM
6:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Minor Periods

10:33 AM - 12:03 AM
1:00 AM - 2:30 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
76.5°F
45.4°F
59.6°F
61%
0 in
0%
0%
3.4 mph
8.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.5 μg/m3
PM10: 14.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 232.4 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:48 AM
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 12:14 AM
Moon Transit: 7:43 PM
Moonset: 2:22 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:46 AM - 10:16 AM
7:13 PM - 9:43 PM

Minor Periods

11:44 AM - 1:14 PM
1:52 AM - 3:22 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 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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