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

Current Water Temperature

56.7°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 4:25 AM EDT

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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

66.2°F
Sunny
Sunny
66.2°F
72.5°F
73%
WSW 7.4 mph
9.5 mph
71.2°F
53.8°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1016 mbar
0.4

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Thu
H: 89°F
L: 66°F
Moderate rain
Fri
H: 75°F
L: 55°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 77°F
L: 57°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 54°F
L: 38°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 47°F
L: 27°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.25 μg/m3
PM10: 5.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 117 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 5:53 AM
Moon Transit: 12:30 AM
Moonset: 7:20 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Minor Periods

6:50 PM - 8:20 PM
5:23 AM - 6:53 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 3:33 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:00 PM

The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 9 percent, relative humidities around 25 percent, and wind gusts of 20 to 25 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires this afternoon. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website. For West Virginia, visit www.wvforestry.com For Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov


Thursday, April 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
88.7°F
65.7°F
76°F
46%
0 in
0%
0%
14.8 mph
1.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.12 μg/m3
PM10: 6.68 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 145.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 105.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 5:53 AM
Moon Transit: 12:30 AM
Moonset: 7:20 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Minor Periods

6:50 PM - 8:20 PM
5:23 AM - 6:53 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Friday, April 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
74.7°F
55.3°F
66.2°F
72%
0.38 in
88%
0%
10.3 mph
1.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.01 μg/m3
PM10: 7.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 143.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 6:21 AM
Moon Transit: 1:22 PM
Moonset: 8:37 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:55 AM - 4:25 AM
12:52 AM - 3:22 PM

Minor Periods

8:07 PM - 9:37 PM
5:51 AM - 7:21 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
77.2°F
56.5°F
66.9°F
66%
0 in
0%
0%
9.4 mph
1.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.87 μg/m3
PM10: 12.02 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 182.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:35 AM
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 6:54 AM
Moon Transit: 2:18 PM
Moonset: 9:56 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:50 AM - 5:20 AM
1:48 PM - 4:18 PM

Minor Periods

9:26 PM - 10:56 PM
6:24 AM - 7:54 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
53.9°F
38.4°F
49.2°F
69%
0.17 in
88%
0%
16.1 mph
1.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.86 μg/m3
PM10: 5.31 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 153.7 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:34 AM
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 7:33 AM
Moon Transit: 3:19 PM
Moonset: 11:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:49 AM - 6:19 AM
2:49 PM - 5:19 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
7:03 AM - 8:33 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, April 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
47.3°F
27.3°F
36°F
58%
0.02 in
88%
22%
15.9 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.27 μg/m3
PM10: 5.54 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 177.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:32 AM
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 8:23 AM
Moon Transit: 4:23 PM
Moonset: 12:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:52 AM - 7:22 AM
3:53 PM - 6:23 PM

Minor Periods

7:53 AM - 9:23 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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