Water Temperature of the Cahaba River in Birmingham, AL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, July 21, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT
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Station Name: CAHABA RIVER NEAR MOUNTAIN BROOK AL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 469 feet / 143 meters
Nearest Address:
River Run Dr
Birmingham, AL 35223
Jefferson County
GPS Coordinates: 33.4817724, -86.7127653
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Valley Creek, Birmingham, AL (7.3 mi)
Cahaba River, Hoover, AL (8.8 mi)
Valley Creek, Birmingham, AL (9.2 mi)
Little Cahaba River, Leeds, AL (9.4 mi)
Cahaba Valley Creek, Indian Springs, AL (9.8 mi)
Village Creek, Birmingham, AL (9.9 mi)
Village Creek, Birmingham, AL (10.7 mi)
Fivemile Creek, Birmingham, AL (12.0 mi)
Cahaba River, Trussville, AL (12.6 mi)
Village Creek, Birmingham, AL (13.1 mi)
Turkey Creek, Pinson, AL (15.9 mi)
Mulberry Fork, Cordova, AL (32.5 mi)
Weather for Birmingham, Alabama
Current Weather

Humidity: 74%
Feels Like: 88.4°F
Wind: NW 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 4.4 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 98°F
L: 80°F

Wed
H: 93°F
L: 78°F

Thu
H: 90°F
L: 77°F

Fri
H: 90°F
L: 73°F

Sat
H: 92°F
L: 73°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 41 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 10:53 AM
Moonset: 6:35 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:23 AM - 12:53 AM
Minor Periods
6:05 PM - 7:35 PM2:40 AM - 4:10 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 12:52PM CDT until July 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Effective: Mon July 21, 2025, 12:52 PM
Expires: Tue July 22, 2025, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106. * WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Dallas, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Lowndes, Marengo, Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 12:52PM CDT until July 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Effective: Mon July 21, 2025, 12:52 PM
Expires: Tue July 22, 2025, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106. * WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Dallas, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Lowndes, Marengo, Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 12:52PM CDT until July 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Effective: Mon July 21, 2025, 12:52 PM
Expires: Tue July 22, 2025, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106. * WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Dallas, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Lowndes, Marengo, Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 12:52PM CDT until July 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Effective: Mon July 21, 2025, 12:52 PM
Expires: Tue July 22, 2025, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106. * WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Dallas, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Lowndes, Marengo, Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 2:08PM CDT until July 22 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Huntsville AL
Effective: Mon July 21, 2025, 2:08 PM
Expires: Mon July 21, 2025, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Alabama and southern middle Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 87°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 30.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 10:53 AM
Moonset: 6:35 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:23 AM - 12:53 AM
Minor Periods
6:05 PM - 7:35 PM2:40 AM - 4:10 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83.5°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 28.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 11:55 AM
Moonset: 7:28 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:25 AM - 1:55 PM
Minor Periods
6:58 PM - 8:28 PM3:47 AM - 5:17 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.6°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3 μg/m3
Ozone: 110.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 12:54 AM
Moonset: 8:13 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:22 AM - 2:52 AM12:24 AM - 2:54 PM
Minor Periods
7:43 PM - 9:13 PM4:57 AM - 6:27 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.7°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 1:47 PM
Moonset: 8:49 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:18 AM - 3:48 AM1:17 PM - 3:47 PM
Minor Periods
8:19 PM - 9:49 PM6:07 AM - 7:37 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.6°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 5.8 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 2:36 PM
Moonset: 9:19 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:09 AM - 4:39 AM2:06 PM - 4:36 PM
Minor Periods
8:49 PM - 10:19 PM7:13 AM - 8:43 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5