Water Temperature of the Catawba River in Morgantown, NC

Current Water Temperature

58.5°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:30 PM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Lake James State Park; Bridgewater, NC

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)
Catawba River, Granite Falls, NC (22.8 mi)
Yadkin River, Happy Valley, NC (23.2 mi)
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

37.8°F
Sunny
Sunny
32.1°F
35.6°F
28%
SW 7.6 mph
8.7 mph
29.1°F
15.4°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1022 mbar
2.3

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 40°F
L: 14°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 41°F
L: 23°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 37°F
L: 21°F
Light freezing rain
Fri
H: 39°F
L: 27°F
Heavy snow
Sat
H: 25°F
L: 14°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.65 μg/m3
PM10: 9.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 196.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 91 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:31 AM
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 12:20 AM
Moon Transit: 7:54 PM
Moonset: 2:24 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:02 AM - 10:32 AM
7:24 PM - 9:54 PM

Minor Periods

11:50 AM - 1:20 PM
1:54 AM - 3:24 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued January 27 at 3:35AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 3:35 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

Lingering slush and runoff has refrozen and likely resulted in patchy black ice on area roads. Icy patches will remain until temperatures can warm above freezing later this morning. If traveling this morning, be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses and any untreated roadways. Use extra caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways, and in parking lots.


Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
39.6°F
13.6°F
24.5°F
57%
0 in
0%
0%
9.2 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.8 μg/m3
PM10: 7.27 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 181.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:31 AM
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 12:20 AM
Moon Transit: 7:54 PM
Moonset: 2:24 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:02 AM - 10:32 AM
7:24 PM - 9:54 PM

Minor Periods

11:50 AM - 1:20 PM
1:54 AM - 3:24 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
40.8°F
23.1°F
29.3°F
52%
0 in
0%
0%
7.4 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.92 μg/m3
PM10: 8.21 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 182.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:30 AM
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 1:10 PM
Moon Transit: 8:57 PM
Moonset: 3:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:03 AM - 11:33 AM
8:27 PM - 10:57 PM

Minor Periods

12:40 AM - 2:10 PM
3:07 AM - 4:37 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
37.4°F
21°F
27.9°F
44%
0 in
0%
0%
4.9 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.51 μg/m3
PM10: 5.72 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 178.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:52 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 2:11 PM
Moon Transit: 10:02 PM
Moonset: 4:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:07 AM - 12:37 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

1:41 PM - 3:11 PM
4:18 AM - 5:48 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
38.7°F
27°F
31°F
64%
0.02 in
81%
15%
5.4 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.17 μg/m3
PM10: 10.47 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 279.32 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:53 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 3:21 PM
Moon Transit: 11:05 PM
Moonset: 5:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:12 AM - 1:42 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:51 PM - 4:21 PM
5:21 AM - 6:51 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy snow
24.5°F
14.1°F
21.5°F
87%
0.36 in
64%
64%
12.1 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.07 μg/m3
PM10: 8.27 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 232.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:54 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 4:35 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:44 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:14 AM - 2:44 PM

Minor Periods

4:05 PM - 5:35 PM
6:14 AM - 7:44 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 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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