Water Temperature of the Gauley River in Craigsville, WV

Current Water Temperature

31.6°F

Measurement Time: Friday, January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM EST

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Cherry River

Gauley River

Station 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

17.4°F
Overcast
Overcast
9.5°F
15°F
56%
N 5.4 mph
6.7 mph
5°F
11.6°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1022 mbar
0.4

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 17°F
L: 4°F
Light freezing rain
Sat
H: 13°F
L: 3°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 14°F
L: 5°F
Light freezing rain
Mon
H: 31°F
L: 9°F
Moderate snow
Tue
H: 31°F
L: 20°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.45 μg/m3
PM10: 7.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 197.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:35 AM
Sunset: 5:43 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 3:06 PM
Moon Transit: 11:00 PM
Moonset: 5:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:17 AM - 1:47 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:36 PM - 4:06 PM
5:25 AM - 6:55 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 11:39PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 11:39 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:30 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...From 7 PM Friday to 11 AM EST Saturday. * 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 30 at 11:14AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:14 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:15 PM

* 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...From 7 PM this evening to 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 29 at 11:39PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 11:39 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Friday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Friday to 11 AM EST Saturday. * 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 29 at 11:39PM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 11:39 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Friday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Friday to 11 AM EST Saturday. * 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 30 at 11:14AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:14 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 27 below possible. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 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 Watch issued January 30 at 11:14AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:14 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 27 below possible. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 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.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 7:18AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:18 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Monroe and Summers Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. 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. If you need shelter, sheltering information and other human services in your area can be found by dialing 211.


Friday, January 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
16.7°F
3.9°F
9.9°F
77%
0 in
0%
0%
5.4 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.94 μg/m3
PM10: 7.12 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 200.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:35 AM
Sunset: 5:43 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 3:06 PM
Moon Transit: 11:00 PM
Moonset: 5:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:17 AM - 1:47 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:36 PM - 4:06 PM
5:25 AM - 6:55 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
12.7°F
3.2°F
7.3°F
75%
0.02 in
84%
17%
8.9 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.44 μg/m3
PM10: 6.56 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 191.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:44 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 4:22 PM
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 AM
12:19 AM - 2:49 PM

Minor Periods

3:52 PM - 5:22 PM
6:17 AM - 7:47 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
13.5°F
4.5°F
8.6°F
81%
0 in
0%
0%
11.2 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.06 μg/m3
PM10: 4.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 189.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 5:37 PM
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 AM
1:16 PM - 3:46 PM

Minor Periods

5:07 PM - 6:37 PM
6:58 AM - 8:28 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, February 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
30.7°F
8.6°F
18.3°F
71%
0.01 in
85%
6%
7.6 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.15 μg/m3
PM10: 5.21 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 193.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:46 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 6:50 PM
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 AM
2:08 PM - 4:38 PM

Minor Periods

6:20 PM - 7:50 PM
7:31 AM - 9:01 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate snow
30.9°F
20.2°F
25.1°F
92%
0.08 in
78%
41%
8.3 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.54 μg/m3
PM10: 4.63 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 225.04 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:25 AM
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 7:59 PM
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 AM
2:56 PM - 5:26 PM

Minor Periods

7:29 PM - 8:59 PM
7:59 AM - 9:29 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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