Water Temperature of the North Branch Potomac River in Barnum, WV
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, November 21, 2025, 2:15 AM EST
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Station Name: NORTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER AT BARNUM, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,181 feet / 360 meters
Nearest Address:
Barnum Rd
Barnum, WV 26726
Mineral County
GPS Coordinates: 39.4451111, -79.1108056
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Weather for Barnum, West Virginia
Current Weather

Humidity: 100%
Feels Like: 44.5°F
Wind: WSW 2.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 5.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 8 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 62°F
L: 41°F

Sat
H: 51°F
L: 36°F

Sun
H: 49°F
L: 30°F

Mon
H: 56°F
L: 36°F

Tue
H: 49°F
L: 34°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 1:07 PM
Moonset: 5:33 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:42 AM - 4:12 AM12:37 AM - 3:07 PM
Minor Periods
5:03 PM - 6:33 PM8:11 AM - 9:41 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued November 20 at 10:40PM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Thu November 20, 2025, 10:40 PM
Expires: Fri November 21, 2025, 7:00 AM
Clouds are touching the tops of the ridges, making a fog that is reducing visibilities to less than a quarter of a mile in spots. Please use caution if you are driving overnight, especially over the ridge tops. Be prepared for significant changes in visibility over a short distance, slowing down as necessary. The clouds and fog likely won't improve much overnight, but will slowly improve during the morning.
Dense Fog Advisory issued November 20 at 7:47PM EST until November 21 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Effective: Thu November 20, 2025, 7:47 PM
Expires: Fri November 21, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Jefferson PA, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Higher Elevations of Indiana, and Indiana Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Dense Fog Advisory issued November 21 at 4:19AM EST until November 21 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Effective: Fri November 21, 2025, 4:19 AM
Expires: Fri November 21, 2025, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Dense Fog Advisory issued November 21 at 4:19AM EST until November 21 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Effective: Fri November 21, 2025, 4:19 AM
Expires: Fri November 21, 2025, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Jefferson PA, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Higher Elevations of Indiana, and Indiana Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.1°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 4.5 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 10.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 46.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 1:07 PM
Moonset: 5:33 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:42 AM - 4:12 AM12:37 AM - 3:07 PM
Minor Periods
5:03 PM - 6:33 PM8:11 AM - 9:41 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 47°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 16.3 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 16.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 34.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 2:00 PM
Moonset: 6:23 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:33 AM - 5:03 AM1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Minor Periods
5:53 PM - 7:23 PM9:06 AM - 10:36 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 37.2°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 12.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 41.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:56 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 2:51 PM
Moonset: 7:20 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:25 AM - 5:55 AM2:21 PM - 4:51 PM
Minor Periods
6:50 PM - 8:20 PM9:56 AM - 11:26 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 44.8°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 4.5 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 21.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:56 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 3:42 PM
Moonset: 8:22 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:17 AM - 6:47 AM3:12 PM - 5:42 PM
Minor Periods
7:52 PM - 9:22 PM10:38 AM - 12:08 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 40°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Wind: 4 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 12.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 4:32 PM
Moonset: 9:27 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 25.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:07 AM - 7:37 AM4:02 PM - 6:32 PM
Minor Periods
8:57 PM - 10:27 PM11:14 AM - 12:44 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
