Water Temperature of the Oconaluftee River in Birdtown, NC
Current Water Temperature
46.0°F
Measurement Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 12:00 PM 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
60.4°F

Overcast
60.4°F
63.7°F
73%
SW 4 mph
4.6 mph
63.7°F
51.5°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1014 mbar
0.1
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 66°F
L: 48°F

Thu
H: 59°F
L: 51°F

Fri
H: 60°F
L: 46°F

Sat
H: 50°F
L: 39°F

Sun
H: 41°F
L: 25°F
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
9.45 μg/m3
PM10:
9.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 242.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:19 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 3 mins
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:19 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 7:54 AM
Moon Transit: 1:45 PM
Moonset: 7:46 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.3%
Moon Transit: 1:45 PM
Moonset: 7:46 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:47 AM - 4:17 AM1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Minor Periods
7:16 PM - 8:46 PM7:24 AM - 8:54 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Weather Forecast
Sunny
65.5°F
47.5°F
55.2°F
73%
0 in
0%
0%
7.6 mph
0.9
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
10.09 μg/m3
PM10:
10.52 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 194.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.96 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:19 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 3 mins
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:19 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 7:54 AM
Moon Transit: 1:45 PM
Moonset: 7:46 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.3%
Moon Transit: 1:45 PM
Moonset: 7:46 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:47 AM - 4:17 AM1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Minor Periods
7:16 PM - 8:46 PM7:24 AM - 8:54 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Weather Forecast
Patchy rain nearby
58.5°F
51.2°F
56°F
94%
0.06 in
86%
0%
7.2 mph
0.4
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
7.95 μg/m3
PM10:
8.56 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 189.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.56 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:20 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 5 mins
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:20 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 8:20 AM
Moon Transit: 4:07 PM
Moonset: 8:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%
Moon Transit: 4:07 PM
Moonset: 8:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:37 PM - 6:07 PM3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
Minor Periods
8:22 PM - 9:52 PM7:50 AM - 9:20 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Friday, February 20, 2026
Weather Forecast
Patchy rain nearby
59.5°F
45.9°F
57°F
83%
0.2 in
81%
0%
11.2 mph
0.9
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
6.54 μg/m3
PM10:
6.93 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 86 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 86 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:21 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 7 mins
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:21 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 8:47 AM
Moon Transit: 3:17 PM
Moonset: 9:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%
Moon Transit: 3:17 PM
Moonset: 9:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:47 PM - 5:17 PM
Minor Periods
9:29 PM - 10:59 PM8:17 AM - 9:47 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Weather Forecast
Moderate rain
49.6°F
38.8°F
45°F
73%
0.67 in
89%
0%
3.8 mph
0.7
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
5.54 μg/m3
PM10:
6.69 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.96 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.36 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 6:22 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 9 mins
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 6:22 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 9:15 AM
Moon Transit: 4:06 PM
Moonset: 11:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.4%
Moon Transit: 4:06 PM
Moonset: 11:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:06 AM - 6:36 AM3:36 PM - 6:06 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Weather Forecast
Patchy rain nearby
41.1°F
24.6°F
36.2°F
80%
0.16 in
89%
20%
16.6 mph
0.8
Air Quality
AQI:
1 - Good
PM2.5:
5.23 μg/m3
PM10:
5.47 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 191.23 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.62 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sunrise: 7:12 AM
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 6:23 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 11 mins
Sun Transit: 12:46 AM
Sunset: 6:23 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 9:48 AM
Moon Transit: 5:00 PM
Moonset: 12:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29.1%
Moon Transit: 5:00 PM
Moonset: 12:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:57 AM - 7:27 AM4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Minor Periods
9:18 AM - 10:48 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 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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