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

Current Water Temperature

53.6°F 12.0°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
53.6°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: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 7:25 PM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Cross, WV; Keyser, WV; Swanton, MD

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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

41.7°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 77%
Feels Like: 35.2°F
Wind: NW 7.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 19 mph
Pressure: 29.65 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 81%
Visibility: 11.1 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Fri
H: 43°F
L: 33°F
Light Drizzle
Sat
H: 42°F
L: 32°F
Fog
Sun
H: 41°F
L: 35°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 49°F
L: 34°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 58°F
L: 34°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
1.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
55 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
165 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 5m daylight
Sunrise 6:58 AM
Solar Noon 12:00 PM
Sunset 5:03 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:07 AM
Transit 3:37 PM
Moonset 8:12 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:42 AM - 5:12 AM
3:07 PM - 5:37 PM

Minor Periods

10:37 AM - 12:07 PM
7:42 PM - 9:12 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 38.8°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Chance of Rain: 7%
Wind: 10.4 mph
UV Index: 3.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
1.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
68.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
141 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 5m daylight
Sunrise 6:58 AM
Solar Noon 12:00 PM
Sunset 5:03 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:07 AM
Transit 3:37 PM
Moonset 8:12 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:42 AM - 5:12 AM
3:07 PM - 5:37 PM

Minor Periods

10:37 AM - 12:07 PM
7:42 PM - 9:12 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 36.5°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 14%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 3.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
54 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
136.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 3m daylight
Sunrise 6:59 AM
Solar Noon 12:00 PM
Sunset 5:02 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:46 AM
Transit 4:26 PM
Moonset 9:12 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:32 AM - 6:02 AM
3:56 PM - 6:26 PM

Minor Periods

11:16 AM - 12:46 PM
8:42 PM - 10:12 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Fog
Average Temperature: 38.3°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 15%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 1.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
53.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
136.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 1m daylight
Sunrise 7:00 AM
Solar Noon 12:01 PM
Sunset 5:01 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:19 PM
Transit 5:12 PM
Moonset 10:14 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:20 AM - 6:50 AM
4:42 PM - 7:12 PM

Minor Periods

11:49 AM - 1:19 PM
9:44 PM - 11:14 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 40.5°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 3.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
7.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
7.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
55.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
6.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
2.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
165.9 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 59m daylight
Sunrise 7:02 AM
Solar Noon 12:01 PM
Sunset 5:01 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 12:47 PM
Transit 5:57 PM
Moonset 11:16 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:05 AM - 7:35 AM
5:27 PM - 7:57 PM

Minor Periods

12:17 PM - 1:47 PM
10:46 PM - 12:16 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 42.8°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 4.1 mph
UV Index: 3.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
12 μg/m³
Good
PM10
12.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
36.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
14.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
2.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
244.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 57m daylight
Sunrise 7:03 AM
Solar Noon 12:01 PM
Sunset 5:00 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 54%
Moonrise 1:11 PM
Transit 6:40 PM
Moonset 1:36 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:48 AM - 8:18 AM
6:10 PM - 8:40 PM

Minor Periods

1:06 AM - 2:36 AM
12:41 PM - 2:11 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
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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