Water Temperature of Lake Mattamuskeet in Fairfield, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 7:15 PM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge; Marsh IslandStation Name: LAKE MATTAMUSKEET W OF NC HWY 94 NR FAIRFIELD, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 3 feet
Nearest Address:
Lake Mattamuskeet
Fairfield, NC 27826
Hyde County
GPS Coordinates: 35.5058333, -76.25388889
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Roanoke Sound, Nags Head, NC (44.4 mi)
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Beaufort Channel, Beaufort, NC (59.2 mi)
Conveyance Channel, Chesapeake, VA (81.9 mi)
Elizabeth River, Chesapeake, VA (88 mi)
Roanoke River, Halifax, NC (93.6 mi)
Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA (93.7 mi)
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Weather for Fairfield, North Carolina
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 91°F
L: 70°F

Fri
H: 93°F
L: 73°F

Sat
H: 95°F
L: 73°F

Sun
H: 93°F
L: 75°F

Mon
H: 93°F
L: 76°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 2:58 AM
Moonset: 8:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:28 AM - 4:58 AM4:44 PM - 7:14 PM
Minor Periods
9:57 PM - 11:27 PM7:37 AM - 9:07 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 12:38PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 12:38 PM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 4:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible. * WHERE...Beaufort, Mainland Dare, Martin, Northern Craven, Pamlico, Pitt, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 2 at 12:38PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 12:38 PM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 4:30 AM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 possible. * WHERE...Beaufort, Mainland Dare, Martin, Northern Craven, Pamlico, Pitt, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. 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. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. 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
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 2:58 AM
Moonset: 8:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:28 AM - 4:58 AM4:44 PM - 7:14 PM
Minor Periods
9:57 PM - 11:27 PM7:37 AM - 9:07 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 3:43 AM
Moonset: 9:08 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:13 AM - 5:43 AM5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Minor Periods
10:25 PM - 11:55 PM8:38 AM - 10:08 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 4:27 AM
Moonset: 10:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:57 AM - 6:27 AM6:12 PM - 8:42 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:39 AM - 11:09 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 5:10 AM
Moonset: 11:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:40 AM - 7:10 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
10:39 AM - 12:09 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 5:53 AM
Moonset: 12:11 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 48.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:23 AM - 7:53 AM12:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Minor Periods
11:41 AM - 1:11 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
