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

Current Water Temperature

41.4°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 5:15 PM EST

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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

45.1°F
Overcast
Overcast
38.7°F
46.8°F
39%
WSW 13.9 mph
29.1 mph
43.1°F
24.5°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1004 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 60°F
L: 33°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 45°F
L: 24°F
Cloudy
Thu
H: 22°F
L: 11°F
Light freezing rain
Fri
H: 30°F
L: 9°F
Light snow showers
Sat
H: 38°F
L: 16°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.65 μg/m3
PM10: 5.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 180.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:35 AM
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 3:23 AM
Moon Transit: 8:09 AM
Moonset: 12:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:39 AM - 10:09 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

12:20 AM - 1:50 PM
2:53 AM - 4:23 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 13 at 6:29PM EST until January 15 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Tue January 13, 2026, 6:29 PM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 2:30 AM

...RAIN CHANGING TO SNOW WITH A FLASH FREEZE WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING... .A strong cold front will cross the area late Wednesday afternoon. Precipitation may mix with snow near 4000 feet elevation as soon as early Wednesday afternoon, but more impactful snow down to elevations near 2500 feet along with rapidly falling temperatures are expected beginning between 7 and 10 PM Wednesday evening. * WHAT...Snow; total accumulations of 2 to 3 inches, with locally higher amounts possible above 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain may mix with snow at elevations near 4000 feet as soon as early Wednesday afternoon. Otherwise, rain will mix with then change to snow between 7 and 10 PM Wednesday evening. Rapidly falling temperatures may result in a flash freeze of lingering moisture from earlier rainfall on untreated surfaces, especially bridges and overpasses.

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.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
59.5°F
32.5°F
43.4°F
46%
0 in
0%
0%
13.9 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.79 μg/m3
PM10: 5.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 187.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:35 AM
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 3:23 AM
Moon Transit: 8:09 AM
Moonset: 12:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:39 AM - 10:09 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

12:20 AM - 1:50 PM
2:53 AM - 4:23 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
45°F
23.9°F
39.5°F
71%
0 in
0%
3%
15.7 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.73 μg/m3
PM10: 3.89 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 185.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:35 AM
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 4:25 AM
Moon Transit: 8:57 AM
Moonset: 1:27 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:27 AM - 10:57 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

12:57 AM - 2:27 PM
3:55 AM - 5:25 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Cloudy
21.7°F
10.5°F
17.1°F
65%
0 in
0%
0%
17.7 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.97 μg/m3
PM10: 1.99 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:35 AM
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:17 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 5:23 AM
Moon Transit: 9:48 AM
Moonset: 2:12 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:18 AM - 11:48 AM

Minor Periods

1:42 PM - 3:12 PM
4:53 AM - 6:23 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
30.2°F
9.3°F
18.8°F
59%
0 in
62%
7%
17.2 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.12 μg/m3
PM10: 3.26 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158.48 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:34 AM
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:18 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 6:18 AM
Moon Transit: 10:41 AM
Moonset: 3:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:11 AM - 12:41 AM

Minor Periods

2:35 PM - 4:05 PM
5:48 AM - 7:18 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light snow showers
37.8°F
16.1°F
29.4°F
77%
0.08 in
89%
60%
15.2 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.01 μg/m3
PM10: 5.46 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 171.3 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:34 AM
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:19 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 7:05 AM
Moon Transit: 11:33 AM
Moonset: 4:06 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:07 AM - 2:37 AM
11:03 AM - 1:33 PM

Minor Periods

3:36 PM - 5:06 PM
6:35 AM - 8:05 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.

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