Water Temperature of Lake Mattamuskeet in Fairfield, NC

Current Water Temperature

68.7°F 20.4°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
68.7°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6:45 AM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge; Marsh Island

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Lake Mattamuskeet

Station 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

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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)
Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA (99.6 mi)

Weather for Fairfield, North Carolina

Current Weather

71.4°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 81%
Feels Like: 70.9°F
Wind: S 10.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 22.4 mph
Pressure: 29.95 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 8%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 76°F
L: 67°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 75°F
L: 66°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 67°F
L: 54°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
7.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
10.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
73 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
108 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 35m daylight
Sunrise 6:31 AM
Solar Noon 11:48 AM
Sunset 5:06 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 11%
Moonrise 2:52 AM
Transit 9:00 AM
Moonset 2:59 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
8:51 PM - 11:21 PM

Minor Periods

2:22 AM - 3:52 AM
2:29 PM - 3:59 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Thursday, November 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 71.1°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 38%
Wind: 13.6 mph
UV Index: 3.9

Astronomical

Sun
10h 35m daylight
Sunrise 6:31 AM
Solar Noon 11:48 AM
Sunset 5:06 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 11%
Moonrise 2:52 AM
Transit 9:00 AM
Moonset 2:59 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
8:51 PM - 11:21 PM

Minor Periods

2:22 AM - 3:52 AM
2:29 PM - 3:59 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 70.1°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 3.2

Astronomical

Sun
10h 33m daylight
Sunrise 6:32 AM
Solar Noon 11:48 AM
Sunset 5:05 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 3:54 AM
Transit 9:43 AM
Moonset 3:25 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:13 AM - 11:43 AM
9:35 PM - 12:05 AM

Minor Periods

3:24 AM - 4:54 AM
2:55 PM - 4:25 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 62.3°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 48%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 3.6

Astronomical

Sun
10h 31m daylight
Sunrise 6:33 AM
Solar Noon 11:48 AM
Sunset 5:04 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 4:57 AM
Transit 10:28 AM
Moonset 3:52 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:58 AM - 12:28 PM
10:21 PM - 12:51 AM

Minor Periods

4:27 AM - 5:57 AM
3:22 PM - 4:52 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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