Water Temperature of the Oconaluftee River in Birdtown, NC

Current Water Temperature

48.4°F 9.1°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
48.4°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: Friday, November 13, 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

36.7°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 80%
Feels Like: 32.2°F
Wind: NW 1.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 4.7 mph
Pressure: 29.82 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 1%
Visibility: 11.9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Fri
H: 44°F
L: 35°F
Mainly Sunny
Sat
H: 43°F
L: 32°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 53°F
L: 30°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 55°F
L: 32°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 59°F
L: 37°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
0.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
58 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
131 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 21m daylight
Sunrise 7:07 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:28 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:10 AM
Transit 3:55 PM
Moonset 8:43 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:00 AM - 5:30 AM
3:25 PM - 5:55 PM

Minor Periods

10:40 AM - 12:10 PM
8:13 PM - 9:43 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 40.3°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 16%
Wind: 9.1 mph
UV Index: 3.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
58.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
136.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 21m daylight
Sunrise 7:07 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:28 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:10 AM
Transit 3:55 PM
Moonset 8:43 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:00 AM - 5:30 AM
3:25 PM - 5:55 PM

Minor Periods

10:40 AM - 12:10 PM
8:13 PM - 9:43 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Mainly Sunny
Average Temperature: 36.3°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Chance of Rain: 13%
Wind: 7.7 mph
UV Index: 4.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
61.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
137.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 19m daylight
Sunrise 7:08 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:27 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:51 AM
Transit 4:44 PM
Moonset 9:42 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:49 AM - 6:19 AM
4:14 PM - 6:44 PM

Minor Periods

11:21 AM - 12:51 PM
9:12 PM - 10:42 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 38.8°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 5.8 mph
UV Index: 4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
60.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
123.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 18m daylight
Sunrise 7:09 AM
Solar Noon 12:18 PM
Sunset 5:27 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:26 PM
Transit 5:30 PM
Moonset 10:41 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:37 AM - 7:07 AM
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Minor Periods

11:56 AM - 1:26 PM
10:11 PM - 11:41 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 42.1°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 4.4 mph
UV Index: 3.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
56.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
147.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 16m daylight
Sunrise 7:10 AM
Solar Noon 12:18 PM
Sunset 5:26 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 12:56 PM
Transit 6:14 PM
Moonset 11:41 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:22 AM - 7:52 AM
5:44 PM - 8:14 PM

Minor Periods

12:26 PM - 1:56 PM
11:11 PM - 12:41 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 46°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 3.7 mph
UV Index: 4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
6.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
6.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
63.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
202.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 15m daylight
Sunrise 7:11 AM
Solar Noon 12:18 PM
Sunset 5:25 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 54%
Moonrise 1:23 PM
Transit 6:57 PM
Moonset 1:48 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:06 AM - 8:36 AM
6:27 PM - 8:57 PM

Minor Periods

1:18 AM - 2:48 AM
12:53 PM - 2:23 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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