Water Temperature of the Catawba River in Marion, NC

Current Water Temperature

47.8°F 8.8°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
47.8°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

Measurement Time: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 3:45 AM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Pleasant Gardens, NC

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Catawba River

Station 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

42.3°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 57%
Feels Like: 36°F
Wind: NNW 4.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 23.7 mph
Pressure: 30.07 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 20.9 mi
UV Index: 1.5

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sat
H: 48°F
L: 34°F
Mainly Sunny
Sun
H: 51°F
L: 32°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 54°F
L: 33°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 58°F
L: 37°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 60°F
L: 39°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
0.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
62 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
122 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 18m daylight
Sunrise 7:03 AM
Solar Noon 12:12 PM
Sunset 5:22 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:46 AM
Transit 4:38 PM
Moonset 9:35 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:44 AM - 6:14 AM
4:08 PM - 6:38 PM

Minor Periods

11:16 AM - 12:46 PM
9:05 PM - 10:35 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 40.3°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Chance of Rain: 3%
Wind: 12.9 mph
UV Index: 4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
60.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
133.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 18m daylight
Sunrise 7:03 AM
Solar Noon 12:12 PM
Sunset 5:22 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:46 AM
Transit 4:38 PM
Moonset 9:35 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:44 AM - 6:14 AM
4:08 PM - 6:38 PM

Minor Periods

11:16 AM - 12:46 PM
9:05 PM - 10:35 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Mainly Sunny
Average Temperature: 39.9°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.1 mph
UV Index: 3.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
49.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
132.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 17m daylight
Sunrise 7:04 AM
Solar Noon 12:12 PM
Sunset 5:21 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:21 PM
Transit 5:25 PM
Moonset 10:36 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:32 AM - 7:02 AM
4:55 PM - 7:25 PM

Minor Periods

11:51 AM - 1:21 PM
10:06 PM - 11:36 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 41.9°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 4 mph
UV Index: 3.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
5.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
48.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
8.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
151.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 15m daylight
Sunrise 7:05 AM
Solar Noon 12:13 PM
Sunset 5:20 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 12:51 PM
Transit 6:09 PM
Moonset 11:35 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:17 AM - 7:47 AM
5:39 PM - 8:09 PM

Minor Periods

12:21 PM - 1:51 PM
11:05 PM - 12:35 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 45.3°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 3.5 mph
UV Index: 3.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
9.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
9.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
56.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
11.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
165.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 14m daylight
Sunrise 7:06 AM
Solar Noon 12:13 PM
Sunset 5:20 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 54%
Moonrise 1:18 PM
Transit 6:52 PM
Moonset 1:43 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:01 AM - 8:31 AM
6:22 PM - 8:52 PM

Minor Periods

1:13 AM - 2:43 AM
12:48 PM - 2:18 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 47.5°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 3.7 mph
UV Index: 3.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
10.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
11.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
62.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
11.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
264.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 12m daylight
Sunrise 7:07 AM
Solar Noon 12:13 PM
Sunset 5:19 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 65%
Moonrise 1:43 PM
Transit 7:35 PM
Moonset 12:35 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:43 AM - 9:13 AM
7:05 PM - 9:35 PM

Minor Periods

12:05 AM - 1:35 AM
1:13 PM - 2:43 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
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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