Water Temperature of the French Broad River in Asheville, NC

Current Water Temperature

51.6°F 10.9°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
51.6°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.

Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 1:30 AM EST

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French Broad River

Station Name: FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT ASHEVILLE, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,955 feet

Nearest Address:
506 Pearson Bridge Rd
Asheville, NC 28801
Buncombe County

GPS Coordinates: 35.60888889, -82.5780556

Nearby Water Temperatures

French Broad River, Asheville, NC (1.7 mi)
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French Broad River, Asheville, NC (6.7 mi)
French Broad River, Arden, NC (7.6 mi)
French Broad River, Fletcher, NC (12.5 mi)
Mills River, Mills River, NC (14.6 mi)
Pigeon River , Canton, NC (16.3 mi)
Davidson River, Brevard, NC (24.3 mi)
Cataloochee Creek, Cataloochee, NC (28.1 mi)
Catawba River, Marion, NC (29.6 mi)
Pigeon River, Waterville, TN (32.3 mi)
Catawba River, Morgantown, NC (42.7 mi)
Oconaluftee River, Birdtown, NC (44.8 mi)
Yadkin River, Happy Valley, NC (62.9 mi)
Little River, Townsend, TN (63.7 mi)

Weather for Asheville, North Carolina

Current Weather

38.5°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 75%
Feels Like: 33.8°F
Wind: ENE 1.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 1.8 mph
Pressure: 29.98 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 11.7 mi
UV Index: 0.2

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 71°F
L: 37°F
Moderate Drizzle
Thu
H: 54°F
L: 39°F
Light Drizzle
Fri
H: 44°F
L: 34°F
Light Drizzle
Sat
H: 42°F
L: 30°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 49°F
L: 29°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
9.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
9.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
38 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
17 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
379 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
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 52.3°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 4.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
5.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
67.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
11.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
287.8 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: Moderate Drizzle
Average Temperature: 47.3°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 23%
Wind: 18.2 mph
UV Index: 2.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
62.7 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
176.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 22m 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: 38.1°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 27%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 2.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
57 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
138.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 20m daylight
Sunrise 7:04 AM
Solar Noon 12:14 PM
Sunset 5:25 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:08 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

10:38 AM - 12:08 PM
8:10 PM - 9:40 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 35.4°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 9%
Wind: 11.1 mph
UV Index: 4.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
61.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
142 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
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 36.7°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 7.5 mph
UV Index: 3.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
55 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
188.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 17m daylight
Sunrise 7:06 AM
Solar Noon 12:14 PM
Sunset 5:23 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:23 PM
Transit 5:27 PM
Moonset 10:38 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:34 AM - 7:04 AM
4:57 PM - 7:27 PM

Minor Periods

11:53 AM - 1:23 PM
10:08 PM - 11:38 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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