Water Temperature of the Roanoke River in Lafayette, VA
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Measurement Time: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 5:10 AM EDT
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Station Name: ROANOKE RIVER ABOVE ROUTE 11 AT LAFAYETTE, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,184 feet / 361 meters
Nearest Address:
10430 Roanoke Rd
Lafayette, VA 24087
Montgomery County
GPS Coordinates: 37.2337222, -80.1967778
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Weather for Lafayette, Virginia
Current Weather

Humidity: 35%
Feels Like: 64°F
Wind: WNW 14.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 27.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 79°F
L: 42°F

Thu
H: 58°F
L: 40°F

Fri
H: 55°F
L: 39°F

Sat
H: 67°F
L: 49°F

Sun
H: 71°F
L: 42°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 81 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 5:18 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:58 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:59 AM - 3:29 PM
Minor Periods
4:40 PM - 6:10 PM6:28 AM - 7:58 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued November 5 at 3:47AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Wed November 5, 2025, 3:47 AM
Expires: Wed November 5, 2025, 6:15 PM
Southwest to west winds are going to increase to 10 to 20 mph Wednesday, with gusts 25 to 35 mph across much of the area. Humidity levels dropping into the 30s in the afternoon along with continued drying fuels will result in an increased danger of wildfire spread. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
Special Weather Statement issued November 5 at 9:44AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Wed November 5, 2025, 9:44 AM
Expires: Wed November 5, 2025, 6:00 PM
Southwest to west winds are going to increase to 10 to 20 mph Wednesday, with gusts 20 to 35 mph across the area. with the higher winds along and west of the Blue Ridge. Humidity levels dropping into the 30s in the afternoon with some 20s on south facing slopes. With continued drying fuels, this will result in an increased danger of wildfire spread. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 58.1°F
Average Humidity: 38%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 0.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 5:18 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:58 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:59 AM - 3:29 PM
Minor Periods
4:40 PM - 6:10 PM6:28 AM - 7:58 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.6°F
Average Humidity: 50%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 0.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 5:17 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 12:38 AM
Moonset: 8:18 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:08 AM - 2:38 AM2:02 PM - 4:32 PM
Minor Periods
5:26 PM - 6:56 PM7:48 AM - 9:18 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 47.4°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 5:17 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 1:42 AM
Moonset: 9:36 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:12 AM - 3:42 AM3:07 PM - 5:37 PM
Minor Periods
6:23 PM - 7:53 PM9:06 AM - 10:36 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 57.6°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 2:49 AM
Moonset: 10:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:19 AM - 4:49 AM4:13 PM - 6:43 PM
Minor Periods
7:29 PM - 8:59 PM10:16 AM - 11:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54.1°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 16.8 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 40.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 3:54 AM
Moonset: 11:44 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:24 AM - 5:54 AM5:16 PM - 7:46 PM
Minor Periods
8:41 PM - 10:11 PM11:14 AM - 12:44 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
