Water Temperature of the Kanawha River in Kanawha Falls, WV

Current Water Temperature

34.0°F

Measurement Time: Friday, January 30, 2026, 12:00 PM EST

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Charlton Heights, WV

Kanawha River

Station Name: KANAWHA RIVER AT KANAWHA FALLS, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 646 feet

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

17.1°F

Conditions: Overcast

Feels Like: 9.1°F

Heat Index: 18.5°F

Humidity: 67%

Wind: N 5.4 mph

Wind Gusts: 6.6 mph

Wind Chill: 8.3°F

Dew Point: 13.2°F

Precipitation: 0 in

Cloud Cover: 100%

Visibility: 8 mi

Air Pressure: 1018 mbar

UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 24°F
L: 12°F

Sat
H: 17°F
L: 5°F

Sun
H: 20°F
L: 10°F

Mon
H: 37°F
L: 13°F

Tue
H: 34°F
L: 20°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 6.95 μg/m3

PM10: 7.05 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 202.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:31 AM
Sun Transit: 12:38 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 15 mins

Moonrise: 3:09 PM
Moon Transit: 11:03 PM
Moonset: 5:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:15 AM - 1:45 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:39 PM - 4:09 PM
5:27 AM - 6:57 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 10:38AM EST until January 31 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:38 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 6:45 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southeast and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 7:18AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:18 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Monroe and Summers Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. If you need shelter, sheltering information and other human services in your area can be found by dialing 211.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 11:14AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:14 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Friday, January 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy

High Temperature: 24.1°F

Low Temperature: 12.2°F

Average Temperature: 16.5°F

Average Humidity: 70%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 4%

Maximum Wind: 5.6 mph

UV Index: 0.4

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate

PM2.5: 16.47 μg/m3

PM10: 16.76 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 209.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:31 AM
Sun Transit: 12:38 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 15 mins

Moonrise: 3:09 PM
Moon Transit: 11:03 PM
Moonset: 5:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:15 AM - 1:45 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:39 PM - 4:09 PM
5:27 AM - 6:57 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate snow

High Temperature: 17.1°F

Low Temperature: 5°F

Average Temperature: 11.4°F

Average Humidity: 66%

Precipitation: 0.04 in

Chance of Rain: 76%

Chance of Snow: 28%

Maximum Wind: 9.6 mph

UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 7.43 μg/m3

PM10: 7.6 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 197.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:30 AM
Sun Transit: 12:38 AM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 17 mins

Moonrise: 4:25 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:49 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:16 AM - 2:46 PM

Minor Periods

3:55 PM - 5:25 PM
6:19 AM - 7:49 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast

High Temperature: 20.3°F

Low Temperature: 9.5°F

Average Temperature: 13.7°F

Average Humidity: 72%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 11.4 mph

UV Index: 0.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 6.26 μg/m3

PM10: 6.35 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 200.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:38 AM
Sunset: 5:48 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 19 mins

Moonrise: 5:40 PM
Moon Transit: 12:03 AM
Moonset: 7:29 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:14 PM - 3:44 PM

Minor Periods

5:10 PM - 6:40 PM
6:59 AM - 8:29 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, February 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light freezing rain

High Temperature: 37.2°F

Low Temperature: 13.3°F

Average Temperature: 22.7°F

Average Humidity: 68%

Precipitation: 0.02 in

Chance of Rain: 86%

Chance of Snow: 6%

Maximum Wind: 6.9 mph

UV Index: 0.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 8.17 μg/m3

PM10: 8.27 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 202.8 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:38 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 21 mins

Moonrise: 6:53 PM
Moon Transit: 12:57 AM
Moonset: 8:03 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:27 AM - 2:57 AM
2:06 PM - 4:36 PM

Minor Periods

6:23 PM - 7:53 PM
7:33 AM - 9:03 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate snow

High Temperature: 33.7°F

Low Temperature: 19.9°F

Average Temperature: 28°F

Average Humidity: 92%

Precipitation: 0.06 in

Chance of Rain: 64%

Chance of Snow: 44%

Maximum Wind: 7.4 mph

UV Index: 0.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 7.01 μg/m3

PM10: 7.15 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 230.72 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:38 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 23 mins

Moonrise: 8:02 PM
Moon Transit: 1:47 AM
Moonset: 8:31 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:17 AM - 3:47 AM
2:53 PM - 5:23 PM

Minor Periods

7:32 PM - 9:02 PM
8:01 AM - 9:31 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 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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Water Temperature of the Kanawha River in Kanawha Falls, WV

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Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 10:38AM EST until January 31 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 7:18AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 11:14AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

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