Water Temperature of the Catawba River in Marion, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 1:45 AM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Pleasant Gardens, NCStation Name: CATAWBA R NR PLEASANT GARDENS, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,263 feet
Nearest Address:
2070 Old Greenlee Rd
Marion, NC 28752
McDowell County
GPS Coordinates: 35.6858333, -82.0602778
Nearby Water Temperatures
Catawba River, Morgantown, NC (13.2 mi)French Broad River, Asheville, NC (29.4 mi)
French Broad River, Asheville, NC (29.6 mi)
Hominy Creek, Asheville, NC (31.3 mi)
French Broad River, Asheville, NC (31.4 mi)
French Broad River, Arden, NC (32.6 mi)
French Broad River, Fletcher, NC (32.9 mi)
Yadkin River, Happy Valley, NC (35.1 mi)
Catawba River, Granite Falls, NC (35.8 mi)
Mills River, Mills River, NC (36 mi)
Pigeon River , Canton, NC (45.7 mi)
Davidson River, Brevard, NC (46.2 mi)
Catawba River, Taylorsville, NC (49.7 mi)
Catawba River, Statesville, NC (54.7 mi)
Cataloochee Creek, Cataloochee, NC (56.8 mi)
Weather for Marion, North Carolina
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 103°F
L: 68°F

Fri
H: 97°F
L: 66°F

Sat
H: 96°F
L: 68°F

Sun
H: 93°F
L: 67°F

Mon
H: 94°F
L: 64°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 29 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:48 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 3:22 AM
Moonset: 8:31 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:52 AM - 5:22 AM4:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Minor Periods
10:21 PM - 11:51 PM8:01 AM - 9:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 10:18AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 10:18 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 10:30 AM
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone for Lincoln, Gaston, and Mecklenburg counties, until 8 PM EDT. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 2:08AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 2:08 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 10:15 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Wilkes County. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:48 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 3:22 AM
Moonset: 8:31 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:52 AM - 5:22 AM4:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Minor Periods
10:21 PM - 11:51 PM8:01 AM - 9:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:48 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 4:07 AM
Moonset: 9:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:37 AM - 6:07 AM5:05 PM - 7:35 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:02 AM - 10:32 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:48 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 4:51 AM
Moonset: 10:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:21 AM - 6:51 AM5:48 PM - 8:18 PM
Minor Periods
10:03 AM - 11:33 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:48 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 5:34 AM
Moonset: 11:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:04 AM - 7:34 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
11:03 AM - 12:33 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 38.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:33 PM
Sunset: 8:48 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 1:15 PM
Moonset: 12:36 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 48.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:45 AM - 3:15 PM12:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Minor Periods
12:06 AM - 1:36 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
