Water Temperature of the Oconaluftee River in Birdtown, NC

Current Water Temperature

48.0°F 8.9°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
48.0°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

Measurement Time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1:00 AM EST

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Oconaluftee River

Station Name: OCONALUFTEE RIVER AT BIRDTOWN, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,877 feet

Nearest Address:
1196 Old Number 4 Rd
Birdtown, NC 28719
Jackson County

GPS Coordinates: 35.46138889, -83.3536111

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Weather for Birdtown, North Carolina

Current Weather

38.6°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 42%
Feels Like: 32.4°F
Wind: N 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.7 mph
Pressure: 30.17 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 68°F
L: 38°F
Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 65°F
L: 39°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 51°F
L: 40°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
5.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
50 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
157 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 26m daylight
Sunrise 7:04 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:30 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:32 AM
Transit 1:21 PM
Moonset 6:08 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:26 AM - 2:56 AM
12:51 PM - 3:21 PM

Minor Periods

8:02 AM - 9:32 AM
5:38 PM - 7:08 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 49.6°F
Average Humidity: 42%
Chance of Rain: 3%
Wind: 3.6 mph
UV Index: 3

Astronomical

Sun
10h 26m daylight
Sunrise 7:04 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:30 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:32 AM
Transit 1:21 PM
Moonset 6:08 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:26 AM - 2:56 AM
12:51 PM - 3:21 PM

Minor Periods

8:02 AM - 9:32 AM
5:38 PM - 7:08 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 50.6°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Chance of Rain: 57%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 3.8

Astronomical

Sun
10h 24m daylight
Sunrise 7:05 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:29 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:30 AM
Transit 2:13 PM
Moonset 6:55 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:17 AM - 3:47 AM
1:43 PM - 4:13 PM

Minor Periods

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
6:25 PM - 7:55 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 46.7°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Chance of Rain: 80%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 2.3

Astronomical

Sun
10h 23m daylight
Sunrise 7:06 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:29 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:24 AM
Transit 3:04 PM
Moonset 7:47 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:08 AM - 4:38 AM
2:34 PM - 5:04 PM

Minor Periods

9:54 AM - 11:24 AM
7:17 PM - 8:47 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
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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