Water Temperature of the Catawba River in Marion, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, October 31, 2025, 12:45 AM EDT
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Station Name: CATAWBA R NR PLEASANT GARDENS, NC								
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov				
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,263 feet / 385 meters
Nearest Address:
				2070 Old Greenlee Rd
					Marion, NC 28752
				McDowell County
GPS Coordinates: 35.6858333, -82.0602778
Nearby Water Temperatures
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French Broad River, Asheville, NC (31.4 mi)
French Broad River, Arden, NC (32.6 mi)
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Catawba River, Granite Falls, NC (35.8 mi)
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Davidson River, Brevard, NC (46.2 mi)
Catawba River, Taylorsville, NC (49.7 mi)
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Weather for Marion, North Carolina
Current Weather

Humidity: 93%
Feels Like: 36°F
Wind: WNW 4.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 50°F
L: 41°F

Sat
H: 60°F
L: 39°F

Sun
H: 63°F
L: 40°F

Mon
H: 53°F
L: 46°F

Tue
H: 63°F
L: 45°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 6:34 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 9:24 PM
Moonset: 2:05 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 74.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:36 AM - 12:06 AM8:54 PM - 11:24 PM
Minor Periods
3:16 PM - 4:46 PM1:35 AM - 3:05 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Freeze Warning issued October 31 at 1:32AM EDT until November 1 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Fri October 31, 2025, 1:32 AM
Expires: Fri October 31, 2025, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Buncombe, Eastern McDowell, Henderson, Macon, McDowell Mountains, Northern Jackson, Southern Jackson, and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained. Remove hoses and cover above- ground pipes.
Wind Advisory issued October 31 at 1:32AM EDT until October 31 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Fri October 31, 2025, 1:32 AM
Expires: Fri October 31, 2025, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Avery, Mitchell, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.
Freeze Watch issued October 31 at 1:32AM EDT until November 1 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Fri October 31, 2025, 1:32 AM
Expires: Fri October 31, 2025, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 33 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont and western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained. Remove hoses and cover above- ground pipes.
Freeze Warning issued October 31 at 1:32AM EDT until November 1 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Fri October 31, 2025, 1:32 AM
Expires: Fri October 31, 2025, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Burke Mountains County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained. Remove hoses and cover above- ground pipes.
Wind Advisory issued October 30 at 9:56PM EDT until October 31 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Thu October 30, 2025, 9:56 PM
Expires: Fri October 31, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Alleghany NC, Ashe, and Watauga Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 44.8°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 0.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 6:34 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 9:24 PM
Moonset: 2:05 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 74.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:36 AM - 12:06 AM8:54 PM - 11:24 PM
Minor Periods
3:16 PM - 4:46 PM1:35 AM - 3:05 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 47.6°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 4.7 mph
UV Index: 0.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 6:33 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 3:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:23 AM - 12:53 AM
Minor Periods
3:44 PM - 5:14 PM2:41 AM - 4:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 48.3°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 4.9 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 24.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 6:32 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 12:31 AM
Moonset: 4:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:01 AM - 2:31 PM12:01 AM - 2:31 PM
Minor Periods
4:11 PM - 5:41 PM3:50 AM - 5:20 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.1°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 5.4 mph
UV Index: 3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 6:31 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 11:51 PM
Moonset: 5:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:01 AM - 2:31 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:40 PM - 6:10 PM5:00 AM - 6:30 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 6:30 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:45 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:54 AM - 3:24 PM
Minor Periods
5:13 PM - 6:43 PM6:15 AM - 7:45 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
