Water Temperature of the Catawba River in Marion, NC
Current Water Temperature
52.0°F 11.1°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
52.0°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+
Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.
Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 12:45 AM EST
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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
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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
42.8°F

Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 57%
Feels Like: 36°F
Wind: SW 6.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.3 mph
Humidity: 57%
Feels Like: 36°F
Wind: SW 6.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.3 mph
Pressure: 29.99 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 20.3 mi
UV Index: 0
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 20.3 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 69°F
L: 42°F

Thu
H: 59°F
L: 42°F

Fri
H: 51°F
L: 35°F

Sat
H: 51°F
L: 31°F

Sun
H: 50°F
L: 31°F
Air Quality
EPA Index 1 • Good
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
PM2.5
5.3 μg/m³
Good PM10
5.4 μg/m³
GoodOzone (O3)
23 μg/m³
PhotochemicalNO2
14.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen DioxideSO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur DioxideCO
151 μg/m³
Carbon MonoxideAstronomical
Sun
10h 24m daylight Sunrise 7:00 AM
Solar Noon 12:12 PM
Sunset 5:24 PM
Moon
New • 2% Moonrise 9:26 AM
Transit 2:07 PM
Moonset 6:49 PM
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:11 AM - 3:41 AM1:37 PM - 4:07 PM
Minor Periods
8:56 AM - 10:26 AM6:19 PM - 7:49 PM
Action Rating:Good Action 3/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Mainly Sunny
Average Temperature: 54.1°F
Average Humidity: 48%
Average Temperature: 54.1°F
Average Humidity: 48%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 6.3 mph
UV Index: 4.1
Wind: 6.3 mph
UV Index: 4.1
Air Quality
EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.6 μg/m³
Good PM10
4.7 μg/m³
GoodOzone (O3)
65.3 μg/m³
PhotochemicalNO2
9.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen DioxideSO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur DioxideCO
156.4 μg/m³
Carbon MonoxideAstronomical
Sun
10h 24m daylight Sunrise 7:00 AM
Solar Noon 12:12 PM
Sunset 5:24 PM
Moon
New • 2% Moonrise 9:26 AM
Transit 2:07 PM
Moonset 6:49 PM
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:11 AM - 3:41 AM1:37 PM - 4:07 PM
Minor Periods
8:56 AM - 10:26 AM6:19 PM - 7:49 PM
Action Rating:Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 50.9°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Average Temperature: 50.9°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Chance of Rain: 9%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.6 μg/m³
Good PM10
3.7 μg/m³
GoodOzone (O3)
57.7 μg/m³
PhotochemicalNO2
5.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen DioxideSO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur DioxideCO
161.1 μg/m³
Carbon MonoxideAstronomical
Sun
10h 22m daylight Sunrise 7:01 AM
Solar Noon 12:12 PM
Sunset 5:23 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6% Moonrise 10:19 AM
Transit 3:00 PM
Moonset 7:40 PM
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:03 AM - 4:33 AM2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Minor Periods
9:49 AM - 11:19 AM7:10 PM - 8:40 PM
Action Rating:Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 41.5°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Average Temperature: 41.5°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Chance of Rain: 7%
Wind: 8.4 mph
UV Index: 3.8
Wind: 8.4 mph
UV Index: 3.8
Air Quality
EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.4 μg/m³
Good PM10
1.5 μg/m³
GoodOzone (O3)
56.3 μg/m³
PhotochemicalNO2
2.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen DioxideSO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur DioxideCO
145.8 μg/m³
Carbon MonoxideAstronomical
Sun
10h 20m daylight Sunrise 7:02 AM
Solar Noon 12:12 PM
Sunset 5:22 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13% Moonrise 11:06 AM
Transit 3:49 PM
Moonset 8:37 PM
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:54 AM - 5:24 AM3:19 PM - 5:49 PM
Minor Periods
10:36 AM - 12:06 PM8:07 PM - 9:37 PM
Action Rating:Good Action 3/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 39.2°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Average Temperature: 39.2°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 3%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 4
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 4
Air Quality
EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.4 μg/m³
Good PM10
1.4 μg/m³
GoodOzone (O3)
60.6 μg/m³
PhotochemicalNO2
2.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen DioxideSO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur DioxideCO
137.9 μg/m³
Carbon MonoxideAstronomical
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 AM4:08 PM - 6:38 PM
Minor Periods
11:16 AM - 12:46 PM9:05 PM - 10:35 PM
Action Rating:Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 39.7°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Average Temperature: 39.7°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 3.7 mph
UV Index: 3.2
Wind: 3.7 mph
UV Index: 3.2
Air Quality
EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.1 μg/m³
Good PM10
4.2 μg/m³
GoodOzone (O3)
54.4 μg/m³
PhotochemicalNO2
5.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen DioxideSO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur DioxideCO
189.5 μg/m³
Carbon MonoxideAstronomical
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 AM4:55 PM - 7:25 PM
Minor Periods
11:51 AM - 1:21 PM10:06 PM - 11:36 PM
Action Rating:Very Good 4/5
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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