Water Temperature of the Gauley River in Craigsville, WV
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, January 30, 2026, 10:30 PM 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

Sat
H: 14°F
L: 0°F

Sun
H: 14°F
L: 5°F

Mon
H: 29°F
L: 9°F

Tue
H: 31°F
L: 18°F

Wed
H: 32°F
L: 23°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:44 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:19 AM - 2:49 PM
Minor Periods
3:52 PM - 5:22 PM6:17 AM - 7:47 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 12:10AM EST until February 1 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:10 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and central, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia 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.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 12:10AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:10 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Southeast Nicholas County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite 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 January 30 at 6:28PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 6:28 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia 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 January 31 at 12:10AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:10 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia 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 January 31 at 12:10AM EST until February 1 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:10 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia 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 January 31 at 12:10AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:10 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 26 below expected. * WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas and Southeast Webster Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia may 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 January 31 at 12:10AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:10 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 26 below expected. * WHERE...Southeast Pocahontas and Southeast Webster Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia may 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 January 30 at 8:24PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:24 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
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.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 6:28PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 6:28 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 26 below possible. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * 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.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 6:28PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 6:28 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 26 below possible. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * 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.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 12:10AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:10 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 26 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia may 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 January 31 at 12:10AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:10 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 26 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia may 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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 8:23PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:23 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Light snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Virginia, Craig County. In West Virginia, Monroe and Summers Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:44 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:19 AM - 2:49 PM
Minor Periods
3:52 PM - 5:22 PM6:17 AM - 7:47 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.04 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: 6.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.08 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: 5.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 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: 6.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.15 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
