Water Temperature of the Gauley River in Craigsville, WV
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 8:30 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Cherry RiverStation Name: GAULEY RIVER NEAR CRAIGSVILLE, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,877 feet
Nearest Address:
State Rte 55
Craigsville, WV 26205
Nicholas County
GPS Coordinates: 38.29094494, -80.6409242
Nearby Water Temperatures
Cranberry River, Richwood, WV (6.2 mi)Elk River, Webster Springs, WV (22.7 mi)
Gauley River, Belva, WV (28.1 mi)
Kanawha River, Kanawha Falls, WV (32.9 mi)
New River, Thurmond, WV (33.1 mi)
Knapp Creek, Huntersville, WV (33.9 mi)
Greenbrier River, Alderson, WV (39.2 mi)
West Fork River, Walkersville, WV (41.1 mi)
Back Creek, Mountain Grove, VA (43.2 mi)
Middle Fork River, Adolph, WV (45 mi)
New River, Hinton, WV (45 mi)
Greenbrier River, Durbin, WV (47.1 mi)
Shavers Fork, Cheat Bridge, WV (47.4 mi)
West Fork River, Weston, WV (50.1 mi)
Bluestone National Scenic River, Pipestem, WV (55.4 mi)
Weather for Craigsville, West Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 12°F
L: -3°F

Mon
H: 27°F
L: 8°F

Tue
H: 31°F
L: 21°F

Wed
H: 31°F
L: 18°F

Thu
H: 24°F
L: 9°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:28 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:16 PM - 3:46 PM
Minor Periods
5:07 PM - 6:37 PM6:58 AM - 8:28 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 3:55AM EST until February 1 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 3:55 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 3:55AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 3:55 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below. * WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Webster, and Southeast Nicholas Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 1:05PM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:05 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below. * WHERE...Southeast Webster and Southeast Nicholas Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 1:05PM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:05 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 8 below. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Southeast Fayette, and Southeast Raleigh Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 1:35AM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:35 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Eastern Greenbrier and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 1:35AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:35 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Eastern Greenbrier and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 12:44PM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:44 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 8:45 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below expected. * WHERE...Eastern Greenbrier and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 3:55AM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 3:55 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 27 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia may occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 3:55AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 3:55 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 27 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia may occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 1:05PM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:05 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Hypothermia could occur if precautions are not taken.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 1:05PM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:05 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below. * WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 1:35AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:35 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:30 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 16 below. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 12:44PM EST until February 2 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:44 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 8:45 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:28 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:16 PM - 3:46 PM
Minor Periods
5:07 PM - 6:37 PM6:58 AM - 8:28 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:46 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 12:55 AM
Moonset: 8:01 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:25 AM - 2:55 AM2:08 PM - 4:38 PM
Minor Periods
6:20 PM - 7:50 PM7:31 AM - 9:01 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 1:45 AM
Moonset: 8:29 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:15 AM - 3:45 AM2:56 PM - 5:26 PM
Minor Periods
7:29 PM - 8:59 PM7:59 AM - 9:29 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 2:31 AM
Moonset: 8:53 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 90.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:01 AM - 4:31 AM3:40 PM - 6:10 PM
Minor Periods
8:34 PM - 10:04 PM8:23 AM - 9:53 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 3:15 AM
Moonset: 9:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:45 AM - 5:15 AM4:23 PM - 6:53 PM
Minor Periods
9:38 PM - 11:08 PM8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
