Water Temperature of Shades Creek in Birmingham, AL

Current Water Temperature

48.6°F 9.2°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
48.6°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: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8:00 AM CST

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Local Points of Interest

Flora Johnston Nature Park; Irondale, AL

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Shades Creek

Station Name: SHADES CREEK AT ELDER ST NEAR SPRINGDALE AL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 715 feet

Nearest Address:
311 Elder St
Birmingham, AL 35210
Jefferson County

GPS Coordinates: 33.52093809, -86.7169325

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cahaba River, Birmingham, AL (2.7 mi)
Village Creek, Birmingham, AL (3.9 mi)
Valley Creek, Birmingham, AL (7 mi)
Shades Creek, Homewood, AL (7.5 mi)
Little Cahaba River, Leeds, AL (8.9 mi)
Valley Creek, Birmingham, AL (9.2 mi)
Village Creek, Birmingham, AL (9.3 mi)
Village Creek, Birmingham, AL (10 mi)
Fivemile Creek, Birmingham, AL (10.2 mi)
Cahaba River, Hoover, AL (11.2 mi)
Cahaba River, Trussville, AL (11.2 mi)
Village Creek, Birmingham, AL (12.2 mi)
Cahaba Valley Creek, Indian Springs, AL (12.4 mi)
Turkey Creek, Pinson, AL (13.2 mi)
Mulberry Fork, Cordova, AL (30.8 mi)

Weather for Birmingham, Alabama

Current Weather

53.6°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 38%
Feels Like: 45.1°F
Wind: N 9.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 13.2 mph
Pressure: 30.19 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 2%
Visibility: 31.3 mi
UV Index: 1.7

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Sat
H: 54°F
L: 32°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 57°F
L: 35°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 60°F
L: 37°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 62°F
L: 42°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 66°F
L: 44°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
4.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
72 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
129 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 27m daylight
Sunrise 6:18 AM
Solar Noon 11:31 AM
Sunset 4:45 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 10:59 AM
Transit 3:57 PM
Moonset 9:01 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:03 AM - 5:33 AM
3:27 PM - 5:57 PM

Minor Periods

10:29 AM - 11:59 AM
8:31 PM - 10:01 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 42.8°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.4 mph
UV Index: 4.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
11.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
12 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
51.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
6.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
141.9 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 27m daylight
Sunrise 6:18 AM
Solar Noon 11:31 AM
Sunset 4:45 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 10:59 AM
Transit 3:57 PM
Moonset 9:01 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:03 AM - 5:33 AM
3:27 PM - 5:57 PM

Minor Periods

10:29 AM - 11:59 AM
8:31 PM - 10:01 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 45.5°F
Average Humidity: 49%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10 mph
UV Index: 4.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
7.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
7.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
48.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
8.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
140.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 26m daylight
Sunrise 6:19 AM
Solar Noon 11:31 AM
Sunset 4:44 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 11:34 AM
Transit 4:44 PM
Moonset 10:00 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:51 AM - 6:21 AM
4:14 PM - 6:44 PM

Minor Periods

11:04 AM - 12:34 PM
9:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 48.2°F
Average Humidity: 55%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
11.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
12.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
45.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
14.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
185.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 24m daylight
Sunrise 6:20 AM
Solar Noon 11:31 AM
Sunset 4:44 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 12:06 PM
Transit 5:28 PM
Moonset 10:58 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:36 AM - 7:06 AM
4:58 PM - 7:28 PM

Minor Periods

11:36 AM - 1:06 PM
10:28 PM - 11:58 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 51.1°F
Average Humidity: 49%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
11.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
12 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
55.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
11.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
173.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 23m daylight
Sunrise 6:21 AM
Solar Noon 11:31 AM
Sunset 4:43 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 54%
Moonrise 12:34 PM
Transit 6:11 PM
Moonset 11:56 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:20 AM - 7:50 AM
5:41 PM - 8:11 PM

Minor Periods

12:04 PM - 1:34 PM
11:26 PM - 12:56 AM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 54°F
Average Humidity: 46%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 9.3 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
10 μg/m³
Good
PM10
10.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
63.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
10 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
164.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 21m daylight
Sunrise 6:22 AM
Solar Noon 11:32 AM
Sunset 4:43 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 65%
Moonrise 1:01 PM
Transit 6:54 PM
Moonset 1:26 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:02 AM - 8:32 AM
6:24 PM - 8:54 PM

Minor Periods

12:56 AM - 2:26 AM
12:31 PM - 2:01 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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