Water Temperature of the Gauley River in Craigsville, WV
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Measurement Time: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 1:30 AM EDT
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Station Name: GAULEY RIVER NEAR CRAIGSVILLE, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,877 feet / 572 meters
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 (45.0 mi)
New River, Hinton, WV (45.0 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

Humidity: 100%
Feels Like: 70°F
Wind: SSE 2.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.1 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 0 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 86°F
L: 71°F

Thu
H: 83°F
L: 67°F

Fri
H: 79°F
L: 71°F

Sat
H: 83°F
L: 65°F

Sun
H: 84°F
L: 64°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 13.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 103 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 8:50 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 1:44 PM
Moonset: 9:40 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:00 AM - 4:30 AM1:14 PM - 3:44 PM
Minor Periods
9:10 PM - 10:40 PM5:14 AM - 6:44 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued June 24 at 7:47PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 7:47 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This could be a prolonged heat wave, with warm, muggy nights providing little relief. Impacts of heat could accumulate over time.
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. 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. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Heat Advisory issued June 24 at 7:47PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 7:47 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This could be a prolonged heat wave, with warm, muggy nights providing little relief. Impacts of heat could accumulate over time.
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. 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. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 24 at 7:47PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 7:47 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This could be a prolonged heat wave, with warm, muggy nights providing little relief. Impacts of heat could accumulate over time.
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. 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. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 24 at 7:47PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 7:47 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This could be a prolonged heat wave, with warm, muggy nights providing little relief. Impacts of heat could accumulate over time.
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. 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. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 78.7°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 10.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 107.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 8:50 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 1:44 PM
Moonset: 9:40 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:00 AM - 4:30 AM1:14 PM - 3:44 PM
Minor Periods
9:10 PM - 10:40 PM5:14 AM - 6:44 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 77.6°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 8:50 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 2:46 PM
Moonset: 10:28 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:03 AM - 5:33 AM2:16 PM - 4:46 PM
Minor Periods
9:58 PM - 11:28 PM6:25 AM - 7:55 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.1°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 4.9 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 8:50 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 3:42 PM
Moonset: 11:05 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:02 AM - 6:32 AM3:12 PM - 5:42 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:39 AM - 9:09 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.7°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 8:50 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 4:33 PM
Moonset: 12:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:56 AM - 7:26 AM4:03 PM - 6:33 PM
Minor Periods
8:50 AM - 10:20 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.4°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 4.5 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 8:50 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 5:19 PM
Moonset: 12:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:44 AM - 8:14 AM4:49 PM - 7:19 PM
Minor Periods
9:58 AM - 11:28 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5