Water Temperature of Lake Mattamuskeet in Fairfield, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:15 AM 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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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

Humidity: 78%
Feels Like: 67.6°F
Wind: WSW 9.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 12 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 4
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 68°F
L: 62°F

Thu
H: 77°F
L: 63°F

Fri
H: 88°F
L: 68°F

Sat
H: 82°F
L: 66°F

Sun
H: 81°F
L: 68°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 104 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 9:49 AM
Moonset: 5:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:19 AM - 11:49 AM
Minor Periods
4:39 PM - 6:09 PM1:51 AM - 3:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 17 at 5:22AM EDT until September 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Wed September 17, 2025, 5:22 AM
Expires: Wed September 17, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 10:00 AM Wednesday.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 17 at 5:13AM EDT until September 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Wed September 17, 2025, 5:13 AM
Expires: Wed September 17, 2025, 1:15 PM
* WHAT...A high risk for rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 17 at 5:13AM EDT until September 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Wed September 17, 2025, 5:13 AM
Expires: Wed September 17, 2025, 1:15 PM
* WHAT...A high risk for rip currents. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Accomack and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 65°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 9:49 AM
Moonset: 5:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:19 AM - 11:49 AM
Minor Periods
4:39 PM - 6:09 PM1:51 AM - 3:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 69.4°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 10:40 AM
Moonset: 5:41 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:10 AM - 12:40 AM
Minor Periods
5:11 PM - 6:41 PM2:59 AM - 4:29 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.4°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 11:26 AM
Moonset: 6:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:27 AM - 2:57 AM10:56 AM - 1:26 PM
Minor Periods
5:39 PM - 7:09 PM4:04 AM - 5:34 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.3°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:04 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 12:09 AM
Moonset: 6:34 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:11 AM - 3:41 AM11:39 AM - 2:09 PM
Minor Periods
6:04 PM - 7:34 PM5:06 AM - 6:36 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.5°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 13.6 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 113.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 12:51 AM
Moonset: 6:57 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:53 AM - 4:23 AM12:21 AM - 2:51 PM
Minor Periods
6:27 PM - 7:57 PM6:07 AM - 7:37 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5