Water Temperature of Lake Mattamuskeet in Fairfield, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, July 18, 2025, 3:15 PM EDT
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Station Name: LAKE MATTAMUSKEET W OF NC HWY 94 NR FAIRFIELD, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 3 feet / 1 meters
Nearest Address:
Lake Mattamuskeet
Fairfield, NC 27826
Hyde County
GPS Coordinates: 35.5058333, -76.25388889
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Weather for Fairfield, North Carolina
Current Weather

Humidity: 63%
Feels Like: 101°F
Wind: SSW 8.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 14.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 8%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 97°F
L: 80°F

Sat
H: 90°F
L: 77°F

Sun
H: 96°F
L: 80°F

Mon
H: 91°F
L: 73°F

Tue
H: 85°F
L: 71°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 57 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 7:12 AM
Moonset: 2:18 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 33.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:42 AM - 9:12 AM9:03 PM - 11:33 PM
Minor Periods
1:48 PM - 3:18 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 1:45AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri July 18, 2025, 1:45 AM
Expires: Fri July 18, 2025, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Beaufort, Hatteras Island, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Martin, Northern Outer Banks, Pitt, Tyrrell and Washington. * WHEN...From this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous showers and thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour at times, with widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches possible, locally exceeding 4 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri July 18, 2025, 1:07 PM
Expires: Fri July 18, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Beaufort, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Martin, Pitt, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties, and Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high 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. 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.
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 1:45AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri July 18, 2025, 1:45 AM
Expires: Fri July 18, 2025, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Beaufort, Hatteras Island, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Martin, Northern Outer Banks, Pitt, Tyrrell and Washington. * WHEN...From this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous showers and thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour at times, with widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches possible, locally exceeding 4 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 1:45AM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri July 18, 2025, 1:45 AM
Expires: Fri July 18, 2025, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Beaufort, Hatteras Island, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Martin, Northern Outer Banks, Pitt, Tyrrell and Washington. * WHEN...From this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous showers and thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour at times, with widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches possible, locally exceeding 4 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 1:07PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Fri July 18, 2025, 1:07 PM
Expires: Fri July 18, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Beaufort, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Martin, Pitt, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties, and Hatteras Island, Northern Outer Banks, and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high 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. 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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 87.5°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 7:12 AM
Moonset: 2:18 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 33.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:42 AM - 9:12 AM9:03 PM - 11:33 PM
Minor Periods
1:48 PM - 3:18 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.4°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 8:06 AM
Moonset: 3:31 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 23.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:36 AM - 10:06 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:01 PM - 4:31 PM12:23 AM - 1:53 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 87.5°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 9:04 AM
Moonset: 4:45 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:34 AM - 11:04 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM1:03 AM - 2:33 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 85°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 10:06 AM
Moonset: 5:55 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:36 AM - 12:06 AM
Minor Periods
5:25 PM - 6:55 PM1:52 AM - 3:22 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.9°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 11:09 AM
Moonset: 6:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:02 AM - 2:32 AM10:39 AM - 1:09 PM
Minor Periods
6:29 PM - 7:59 PM2:49 AM - 4:19 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5