Water Temperature of the Catawba River in Morgantown, NC

Current Water Temperature

66.4°F 19.1°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
66.4°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:00 AM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Lake James State Park; Bridgewater, NC

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Catawba River

Station Name: CATAWBA R AT SR1223 BL LK JAMES NR BRIDGEWATER, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,096 feet

Nearest Address:
5593 Powerhouse Rd
Morgantown, NC 28655
Burke County

GPS Coordinates: 35.7403611, -81.8346667

Nearby Water Temperatures

Catawba River, Marion, NC (13.2 mi)
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Catawba River, Taylorsville, NC (36.5 mi)
Catawba River, Statesville, NC (41.8 mi)
French Broad River, Asheville, NC (42.6 mi)
French Broad River, Asheville, NC (42.7 mi)
Hominy Creek, Asheville, NC (44.5 mi)
French Broad River, Asheville, NC (44.6 mi)
French Broad River, Fletcher, NC (45.7 mi)
French Broad River, Arden, NC (45.7 mi)
Mills River, Mills River, NC (48.8 mi)
Catawba River, Stanley, NC (53.8 mi)
Catawba River, Mount Holly, NC (55.3 mi)
Davidson River, Brevard, NC (58.7 mi)

Weather for Morgantown, North Carolina

Current Weather

70.2°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 40%
Feels Like: 66.4°F
Wind: NNW 4.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 7.6 mph
Pressure: 29.91 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 3.8

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 72°F
L: 50°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 65°F
L: 43°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 65°F
L: 38°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
2.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
88 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
125 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 32m daylight
Sunrise 6:55 AM
Solar Noon 12:10 PM
Sunset 5:27 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:18 AM
Transit 10:06 AM
Moonset 3:47 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:36 AM - 12:06 PM
9:58 PM - 12:28 AM

Minor Periods

3:48 AM - 5:18 AM
3:17 PM - 4:47 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 60.1°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 7%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 3.8

Astronomical

Sun
10h 32m daylight
Sunrise 6:55 AM
Solar Noon 12:10 PM
Sunset 5:27 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:18 AM
Transit 10:06 AM
Moonset 3:47 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:36 AM - 12:06 PM
9:58 PM - 12:28 AM

Minor Periods

3:48 AM - 5:18 AM
3:17 PM - 4:47 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 51.5°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 3.8

Astronomical

Sun
10h 30m daylight
Sunrise 6:56 AM
Solar Noon 12:11 PM
Sunset 5:26 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 5:20 AM
Transit 10:51 AM
Moonset 4:15 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:21 AM - 12:51 PM
10:44 PM - 1:14 AM

Minor Periods

4:50 AM - 6:20 AM
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 48.8°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 5.4 mph
UV Index: 3.6

Astronomical

Sun
10h 29m daylight
Sunrise 6:57 AM
Solar Noon 12:11 PM
Sunset 5:25 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:23 AM
Transit 11:37 AM
Moonset 4:46 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:07 AM - 1:37 PM
11:32 PM - 2:02 AM

Minor Periods

5:53 AM - 7:23 AM
4:16 PM - 5:46 PM
Action Rating:
Peak Action 5/5
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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