Water Temperature of the Kanawha River in Kanawha Falls, WV
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Measurement Time: Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT
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Station Name: KANAWHA RIVER AT KANAWHA FALLS, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 646 feet / 197 meters
Nearest Address:
Deepwater-Cotton Hill
Kanawha Falls, WV 25115
Fayette County
GPS Coordinates: 38.1381632, -81.2142745
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Weather for Kanawha Falls, West Virginia
Current Weather

Humidity: 64%
Feels Like: 54.8°F
Wind: NE 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 2.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 4.3
Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 68°F
L: 45°F

Fri
H: 66°F
L: 40°F

Sat
H: 67°F
L: 49°F

Sun
H: 62°F
L: 51°F

Mon
H: 70°F
L: 54°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 114 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 6:55 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 3:01 AM
Moonset: 10:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:31 AM - 5:01 AM4:14 PM - 6:44 PM
Minor Periods
7:51 PM - 9:21 PM10:05 AM - 11:35 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 4:06AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Thu October 9, 2025, 4:06 AM
Expires: Thu October 9, 2025, 9:00 AM
The combination of clear sky and light wind has allowed fog to form and become locally dense early this morning. Be prepared for sudden changes in visibility, which could drop below a quarter mile. The fog will persist into or through the morning brush, before dissipating an hour or two after daybreak. Motorists should slow down and allow for greater distances between vehicles. Do not assume the road ahead is unobstructed. Use low beam headlights, and allow more time to reach your destination safely.
Frost Advisory issued October 9 at 5:50AM EDT until October 9 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Thu October 9, 2025, 5:50 AM
Expires: Thu October 9, 2025, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Webster, Barbour, Upshur, and Southeast Fayette Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Special Weather Statement issued October 9 at 3:01AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Thu October 9, 2025, 3:01 AM
Expires: Thu October 9, 2025, 9:00 AM
The combination of clear sky and light wind has led to the formation of dense river valley fog, and this fog is likely to become more extensive along the rivers and mountain valleys through the early morning hours. Be prepared for sudden changes in visibility, which could drop below a quarter mile. Motorists should slow down and allow for greater distances between vehicles. Do not assume the road ahead is unobstructed. Use low beam headlights, and allow more time to reach your destination safely.
Frost Advisory issued October 9 at 2:22AM EDT until October 9 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Thu October 9, 2025, 2:22 AM
Expires: Thu October 9, 2025, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...In Virginia, Bath County. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Watch issued October 9 at 2:22AM EDT until October 10 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Thu October 9, 2025, 2:22 AM
Expires: Thu October 9, 2025, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...In Virginia, Bath County. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM EDT this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54.9°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 6:55 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 3:01 AM
Moonset: 10:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:31 AM - 5:01 AM4:14 PM - 6:44 PM
Minor Periods
7:51 PM - 9:21 PM10:05 AM - 11:35 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 52.5°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 1.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 6:54 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 4:02 AM
Moonset: 11:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:32 AM - 6:02 AM5:16 PM - 7:46 PM
Minor Periods
8:40 PM - 10:10 PM11:23 AM - 12:53 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 57.9°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 91 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 6:52 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 5:05 AM
Moonset: 1:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 72.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:35 AM - 7:05 AM6:20 PM - 8:50 PM
Minor Periods
9:39 PM - 11:09 PM12:35 AM - 2:05 PM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 57.7°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 4.5 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 6:51 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 6:09 AM
Moonset: 2:08 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 62.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:39 AM - 8:09 AM7:23 PM - 9:53 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:38 PM - 3:08 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.9°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 6:50 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 7:10 AM
Moonset: 2:58 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:40 AM - 9:10 AM8:22 PM - 10:52 PM
Minor Periods
2:28 PM - 3:58 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5