Water Temperature of the Oconaluftee River in Birdtown, NC
Current Water Temperature
36.5°F
Measurement Time: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 5:00 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
°F
Partly cloudy
46%
°F
°F
mph
mph
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millibars
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%
0 in
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mi
1
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 50°F
L: 22°F

Thu
H: 48°F
L: 30°F

Fri
H: 51°F
L: 30°F

Sat
H: 51°F
L: 34°F

Sun
H: 47°F
L: 33°F
Astronomical
Sunrise: 7:42 AM
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 48 mins
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 2:35 PM
Moon Transit: 10:14 PM
Moonset: 4:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Moon Transit: 10:14 PM
Moonset: 4:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:08 AM - 12:38 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:05 PM - 3:35 PM4:16 AM - 5:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 34.9°F
Average Humidity: 49%
Average Temperature: 34.9°F
Average Humidity: 49%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Astronomical
Sunrise: 7:42 AM
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 48 mins
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 2:35 PM
Moon Transit: 10:14 PM
Moonset: 4:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Moon Transit: 10:14 PM
Moonset: 4:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:08 AM - 12:38 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:05 PM - 3:35 PM4:16 AM - 5:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 36.1°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Average Temperature: 36.1°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 5.4 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Wind: 5.4 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Astronomical
Sunrise: 7:43 AM
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 49 mins
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 3:32 PM
Moon Transit: 11:21 PM
Moonset: 6:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%
Moon Transit: 11:21 PM
Moonset: 6:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:13 AM - 1:43 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:02 PM - 4:32 PM5:31 AM - 7:01 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Friday, January 2, 2026
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Mist
Average Temperature: 39.6°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Average Temperature: 39.6°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 4.5 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Wind: 4.5 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Astronomical
Sunrise: 7:43 AM
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 50 mins
Sun Transit: 12:37 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 4:39 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:11 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:11 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:20 AM - 2:50 PM
Minor Periods
4:09 PM - 5:39 PM6:41 AM - 8:11 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 41.1°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Average Temperature: 41.1°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 3.4 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Wind: 3.4 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Astronomical
Sunrise: 7:43 AM
Sun Transit: 12:38 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 50 mins
Sun Transit: 12:38 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 5:53 PM
Moon Transit: 12:27 AM
Moonset: 8:11 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Moon Transit: 12:27 AM
Moonset: 8:11 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:25 PM - 3:55 PM
Minor Periods
5:23 PM - 6:53 PM7:41 AM - 9:11 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Sunday, January 4, 2026
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 37.3°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Average Temperature: 37.3°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 2.9 mph
UV Index: 0
Wind: 2.9 mph
UV Index: 0
Astronomical
Sunrise: 7:43 AM
Sun Transit: 12:38 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 51 mins
Sun Transit: 12:38 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 7:08 PM
Moon Transit: 1:31 AM
Moonset: 9:00 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.1%
Moon Transit: 1:31 AM
Moonset: 9:00 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:01 AM - 3:31 AM2:26 PM - 4:56 PM
Minor Periods
6:38 PM - 8:08 PM8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 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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