Water Temperature of the French Broad River in Asheville, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:30 AM EST
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River Arts DistrictStation Name: FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT HAYWOOD RD AT ASHEVILLE, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,995 feet
Nearest Address:
98 Desota St
Asheville, NC 28806
Buncombe County
GPS Coordinates: 35.585, -82.5686111
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Weather for Asheville, North Carolina
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 24°F
L: 17°F

Fri
H: 42°F
L: 18°F

Sat
H: 45°F
L: 24°F

Sun
H: 27°F
L: 8°F

Mon
H: 37°F
L: 6°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 70 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:39 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 10:02 AM
Moonset: 2:42 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:32 AM - 12:02 AM
Minor Periods
2:12 PM - 3:42 PM4:53 AM - 6:23 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Wind Advisory issued January 15 at 1:56AM EST until January 15 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:56 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Buncombe County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Wind Advisory issued January 15 at 12:59PM EST until January 15 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Buncombe County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 1:56AM EST until January 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:56 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 14 below above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, and Swain Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 1:50AM EST until January 15 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:50 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow above 3500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch, with isolated extremely high peaks seeing up to an additional 2 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, with isolated exposed locations seeing gusts as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 12:59PM EST until January 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Graham, Haywood, Macon, Madison, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, and Swain Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Use caution if working outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 1:50AM EST until January 15 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:50 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow above 3500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch, with isolated extremely high peaks receiving an additional 3 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Haywood and Swain Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Wind Advisory issued January 15 at 1:56AM EST until January 15 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:56 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory above 3500 feet, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 mph expected, or up to 60 mph on isolated, extremely high peaks. For the Cold Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills of 5 below to 15 below expected, with a few peaks possibly seeing even lower values. * WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Mitchell and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 1:56AM EST until January 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:56 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory above 3500 feet, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 mph expected, or up to 60 mph on isolated, extremely high peaks. For the Cold Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills of 5 below to 15 below expected, with a few peaks possibly seeing even lower values. * WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Mitchell and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Wind Advisory issued January 15 at 12:59PM EST until January 15 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory above 3500 feet, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 mph expected, or up to 55 mph on isolated, extremely high peaks. For the Cold Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills of 5 below to 15 below expected, with a few peaks possibly seeing even lower values. * WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Mitchell and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Use caution if working outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 12:59PM EST until January 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory above 3500 feet, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 mph expected, or up to 55 mph on isolated, extremely high peaks. For the Cold Weather Advisory above 3500 feet, very cold wind chills of 5 below to 15 below expected, with a few peaks possibly seeing even lower values. * WHERE...Elevations above 3500 feet in Mitchell and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Use caution if working outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:39 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 10:02 AM
Moonset: 2:42 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:32 AM - 12:02 AM
Minor Periods
2:12 PM - 3:42 PM4:53 AM - 6:23 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:42 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 10:55 AM
Moonset: 3:35 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:25 AM - 12:55 AM
Minor Periods
3:05 PM - 4:35 PM5:47 AM - 7:17 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:43 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 11:47 AM
Moonset: 4:34 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:17 AM - 1:47 PM
Minor Periods
4:04 PM - 5:34 PM6:35 AM - 8:05 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:44 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 12:39 AM
Moonset: 5:37 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:45 AM - 3:15 AM12:09 AM - 2:39 PM
Minor Periods
5:07 PM - 6:37 PM7:17 AM - 8:47 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 1:28 PM
Moonset: 6:41 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:35 AM - 4:05 AM12:58 AM - 3:28 PM
Minor Periods
6:11 PM - 7:41 PM7:53 AM - 9:23 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
