Water Temperature of the Catawba River in Morgantown, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, July 7, 2025, 11:45 AM EDT
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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 / 334 meters
Nearest Address:
5593 Powerhouse Rd
Morgantown, NC 28655
Burke County
GPS Coordinates: 35.7403611, -81.8346667
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Weather for Morgantown, North Carolina
Current Weather

Humidity: 53%
Feels Like: 94.5°F
Wind: SSW 6 mph
Wind Gusts: 7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 7.8
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 96°F
L: 68°F

Tue
H: 95°F
L: 70°F

Wed
H: 91°F
L: 72°F

Thu
H: 86°F
L: 68°F

Fri
H: 90°F
L: 66°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 123 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:47 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 11:12 PM
Moonset: 3:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 91.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:24 AM - 1:54 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:01 PM - 7:31 PM2:39 AM - 4:09 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 2:24PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Mon July 7, 2025, 2:24 PM
Expires: Mon July 7, 2025, 3:00 PM
At 224 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Wilbar, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Wilbar... Hays... Mulberry... Buck... Millers Creek... Cricket... and Fairplains.
Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:47 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 11:12 PM
Moonset: 3:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 91.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:24 AM - 1:54 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:01 PM - 7:31 PM2:39 AM - 4:09 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.5°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:46 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 3:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:17 AM - 2:47 PM
Minor Periods
6:59 PM - 8:29 PM3:23 AM - 4:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 81.2°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 5.6 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:46 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 12:06 AM
Moonset: 4:44 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:11 PM - 3:41 PM
Minor Periods
7:52 PM - 9:22 PM4:14 AM - 5:44 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.7°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 6.5 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:46 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 1:01 AM
Moonset: 5:43 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:31 AM - 3:01 AM2:06 PM - 4:36 PM
Minor Periods
8:38 PM - 10:08 PM5:13 AM - 6:43 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.3°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 3.6 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:45 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 1:55 AM
Moonset: 6:47 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:25 AM - 3:55 AM2:59 PM - 5:29 PM
Minor Periods
9:18 PM - 10:48 PM6:17 AM - 7:47 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5