Water Temperature of the Cape Fear River in Lillington, NC

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Cape Fear River

Station Name: CAPE FEAR RIVER AT LILLINGTON, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 118 feet

Nearest Address:
109 S Main St
Lillington, NC 27546
Harnett County

GPS Coordinates: 35.4061111, -78.8133333

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Weather for Lillington, North Carolina

Current Weather

70.2°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
70.2°F
72.1°F
24%
NW 16.3 mph
18.8 mph
70.8°F
31.4°F
0 in
75%
9 mi
1022 mbar
3.1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 72°F
L: 36°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 67°F
L: 41°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 82°F
L: 48°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 84°F
L: 57°F
Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 85°F
L: 60°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.95 μg/m3
PM10: 5.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 150.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 118 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 8:37 AM
Moon Transit: 4:22 PM
Moonset: 12:11 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:53 AM - 7:23 AM
3:52 PM - 6:22 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:07 AM - 9:37 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 4:08AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 8:08 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 12:00 AM

Very dry air will remain, with relative humidity values likely to decrease to minimums of 15 to 25 percent through this afternoon. Additionally, westerly to northwesterly winds surrounding an approaching, moisture-starved cold front will strengthen and frequently gust between 20 and 30 mph, with infrequent gusts to around 35 mph especially over the northern Piedmont and northern Coastal Plain. An increased risk of wildfires and fire spread will result. Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep vehicles off of dry leaves and grass. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.


Frost Advisory issued April 20 at 2:01AM EDT until April 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 6:01 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Temperatures in the lower to middle 30s Tuesday morning will be supportive of frost formation. * WHERE...The northern Piedmont, northern Coastal Plain, and a portion of the northern Sandhills and central Coastal Plain of North Carolina. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation or plants if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures in urban areas will not be as cold, where frost will be less likely.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Frost Advisory issued April 20 at 1:01PM EDT until April 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 5:01 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 3:30 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...The northern Piedmont, northern Coastal Plain, and a portion of the northern Sandhills and central Coastal Plain of North Carolina. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation or plants if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Monday, April 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
71.6°F
36.1°F
56.2°F
51%
0 in
0%
0%
16.3 mph
6.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.86 μg/m3
PM10: 6.68 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 165.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sun Transit: 1:14 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 8:37 AM
Moon Transit: 4:22 PM
Moonset: 12:11 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:53 AM - 7:23 AM
3:52 PM - 6:22 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:07 AM - 9:37 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
66.8°F
40.6°F
54.1°F
32%
0 in
0%
0%
8.3 mph
7.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.73 μg/m3
PM10: 5.16 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 164.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 105.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:35 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 9:38 AM
Moon Transit: 5:27 PM
Moonset: 12:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:58 AM - 8:28 AM
4:57 PM - 7:27 PM

Minor Periods

9:08 AM - 10:38 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
81.8°F
48.1°F
64.3°F
47%
0 in
0%
0%
14.1 mph
6.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.51 μg/m3
PM10: 6.96 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 110.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:34 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 10:47 AM
Moon Transit: 6:29 PM
Moonset: 1:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:02 AM - 9:32 AM
5:59 PM - 8:29 PM

Minor Periods

10:17 AM - 11:47 AM
12:44 AM - 2:14 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
83.6°F
56.6°F
69.7°F
49%
0 in
0%
0%
9.4 mph
7.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.99 μg/m3
PM10: 8.67 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.94 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 107.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:33 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 11:59 AM
Moon Transit: 7:27 PM
Moonset: 2:06 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:02 AM - 10:32 AM
6:57 PM - 9:27 PM

Minor Periods

11:29 AM - 12:59 AM
1:36 AM - 3:06 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, April 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
84.6°F
59.6°F
72.8°F
42%
0 in
0%
0%
11.4 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.12 μg/m3
PM10: 10.33 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 201.12 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:32 AM
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 1:09 PM
Moon Transit: 8:20 PM
Moonset: 2:47 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:57 AM - 11:27 AM
7:50 PM - 10:20 PM

Minor Periods

12:39 AM - 2:09 PM
2:17 AM - 3:47 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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