Water Temperature of the Gauley River in Craigsville, WV
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Measurement Time: Monday, July 28, 2025, 8:30 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: 83%
Feels Like: 83.6°F
Wind: WNW 3.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 4.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 10
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 78°F
L: 69°F

Tue
H: 83°F
L: 67°F

Wed
H: 84°F
L: 70°F

Thu
H: 83°F
L: 66°F

Fri
H: 73°F
L: 64°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 118 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:36 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 4:37 PM
Moonset: 10:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:03 AM - 7:33 AM4:07 PM - 6:37 PM
Minor Periods
10:16 PM - 11:46 PM9:48 AM - 11:18 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 5:09AM EDT until July 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Mon July 28, 2025, 5:09 AM
Expires: Mon July 28, 2025, 1:15 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, and portions of the central, northern, and southern lowlands of West Virginia. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High temperatures and humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 72.9°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Wind: 4.9 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 10.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:36 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 4:37 PM
Moonset: 10:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:03 AM - 7:33 AM4:07 PM - 6:37 PM
Minor Periods
10:16 PM - 11:46 PM9:48 AM - 11:18 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.7°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 4 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 5:17 PM
Moonset: 11:07 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:44 AM - 8:14 AM4:47 PM - 7:17 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:49 AM - 12:19 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.5°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 6.5 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 5:58 PM
Moonset: 12:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 26.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:24 AM - 8:54 AM5:28 PM - 7:58 PM
Minor Periods
11:49 AM - 1:19 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.5°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 87 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 6:39 PM
Moonset: 12:29 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 36.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:05 AM - 9:35 AM6:09 PM - 8:39 PM
Minor Periods
12:49 AM - 2:19 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.1°F
Average Humidity: 93%
Wind: 3.8 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 7:23 PM
Moonset: 12:53 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 47.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:48 AM - 10:18 AM6:53 PM - 9:23 PM
Minor Periods
1:50 PM - 3:20 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5