Water Temperature of Lake Mattamuskeet in Fairfield, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 4:15 PM EST
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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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Weather for Fairfield, North Carolina
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 41°F
L: 25°F

Thu
H: 35°F
L: 25°F

Fri
H: 32°F
L: 27°F

Sat
H: 32°F
L: 22°F

Sun
H: 25°F
L: 16°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 8:34 PM
Moonset: 3:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:27 AM - 11:57 AM8:04 PM - 10:34 PM
Minor Periods
12:18 AM - 1:48 PM2:43 AM - 4:13 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 1:14PM EST until January 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 1:14 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 degrees. * WHERE...All of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values in the single digits can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 12:57PM EST until January 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 12:57 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 3 above expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, patchy areas of black ice will likely develop on area roadways. Use caution while traveling, especially on untreated secondary roads, bridges, and overpasses.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 8:34 PM
Moonset: 3:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:27 AM - 11:57 AM8:04 PM - 10:34 PM
Minor Periods
12:18 AM - 1:48 PM2:43 AM - 4:13 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.64 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:30 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 9:38 PM
Moonset: 4:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:31 AM - 1:01 PM9:08 PM - 11:38 PM
Minor Periods
1:19 PM - 2:49 PM3:54 AM - 5:24 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 10:42 PM
Moonset: 5:26 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:35 AM - 2:05 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:28 PM - 3:58 PM4:56 AM - 6:26 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 11:42 PM
Moonset: 6:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:37 AM - 3:07 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:42 PM - 5:12 PM5:50 AM - 7:20 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:03 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:34 PM - 4:04 PM
Minor Periods
4:55 PM - 6:25 PM6:33 AM - 8:03 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
