Water Temperature of the North Branch Potomac River in Barnum, WV

Current Water Temperature

56.3°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 4:25 PM EDT

Temperature Locations

View Nearby Locations     View All West Virginia Locations     View Locations Near Me

Local Points of Interest

Cross, WV; Keyser, WV; Swanton, MD

North Branch Potomac River

Station Name: NORTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER AT BARNUM, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,181 feet

Nearest Address:
Barnum Rd
Barnum, WV 26726
Mineral County

GPS Coordinates: 39.4451111, -79.1108056

Nearby Water Temperatures

Savage River, Bloomington, MD (4 mi)
Savage River, Barton, MD (8.6 mi)
Deep Creek Lake, Thayerville, MD (11 mi)
Youghiogheny River, Friendsville, MD (21.4 mi)
South Branch Potomac River, Springfield, WV (24.4 mi)
Youghiogheny River, Confluence, PA (28.2 mi)
Youghiogheny River, Confluence, PA (28.3 mi)
Cheat River, Albright, WV (28.7 mi)
Blackwater River, Davis, WV (29.1 mi)
Casselman River, Markleton, PA (29.3 mi)
Youghiogheny River, Confluence, PA (29.9 mi)
Cheat River, Parsons, WV (37.6 mi)
Waites Run, Wardensville, WV (39 mi)
Cacapon River , Great Cacapon, WV (43.7 mi)
Monongahela River, Point Marion, PA (46.9 mi)

Weather for Barnum, West Virginia

Current Weather

50.8°F
Mist
Conditions: Mist
Humidity: 95%
Feels Like: 49.6°F
Wind: ESE 3.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.6 mph
Pressure: 30.37 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 1 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Overcast
Sat
H: 65°F
L: 48°F
Light rain shower
Sun
H: 60°F
L: 54°F
Fog
Mon
H: 65°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 82°F
L: 51°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 72°F
L: 59°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.4 μg/m3
PM10: 6.5 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 143 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 6:45 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 7:21 AM
Moon Transit: 1:00 PM
Moonset: 6:29 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:36 AM - 4:06 AM
12:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Minor Periods

5:59 PM - 7:29 PM
6:51 AM - 8:21 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 54.9°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Chance of Rain: 71%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 3.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.85 μg/m3
PM10: 12.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 6:45 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 7:21 AM
Moon Transit: 1:00 PM
Moonset: 6:29 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:36 AM - 4:06 AM
12:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Minor Periods

5:59 PM - 7:29 PM
6:51 AM - 8:21 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light rain shower
Average Temperature: 56.7°F
Average Humidity: 99%
Chance of Rain: 95%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 0.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.73 μg/m3
PM10: 2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 6:43 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 8:27 AM
Moon Transit: 1:45 PM
Moonset: 6:55 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:22 AM - 4:52 AM
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Minor Periods

6:25 PM - 7:55 PM
7:57 AM - 9:27 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, October 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Fog
Average Temperature: 59.4°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Chance of Rain: 70%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 1.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.05 μg/m3
PM10: 2.09 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 6:42 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 9:33 AM
Moon Transit: 2:32 PM
Moonset: 7:24 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:08 AM - 5:38 AM
2:02 PM - 4:32 PM

Minor Periods

6:54 PM - 8:24 PM
9:03 AM - 10:33 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 64.5°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Chance of Rain: 8%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.41 μg/m3
PM10: 9 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 143.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:24 AM
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 6:40 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 10:38 AM
Moon Transit: 3:21 PM
Moonset: 7:59 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:56 AM - 6:26 AM
2:51 PM - 5:21 PM

Minor Periods

7:29 PM - 8:59 PM
10:08 AM - 11:38 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 66.5°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 19%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.84 μg/m3
PM10: 3.91 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 219 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.78 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:25 AM
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 6:39 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 11:40 AM
Moon Transit: 4:11 PM
Moonset: 8:41 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:46 AM - 7:16 AM
3:41 PM - 6:11 PM

Minor Periods

8:11 PM - 9:41 PM
11:10 AM - 12:40 AM

Action Rating: 4 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.

Webcams Near Barnum, WV