Water Temperature of the Cranberry River in Richwood, WV
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
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Station Name: CRANBERRY RIVER NEAR RICHWOOD, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,218 feet
Nearest Address:
Pub Rd 76
Richwood, WV 26261
Nicholas County
GPS Coordinates: 38.2953903, -80.5264749
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Weather for Richwood, West Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 15°F
L: 2°F

Thu
H: 18°F
L: 6°F

Fri
H: 17°F
L: 4°F

Sat
H: 11°F
L: 6°F

Sun
H: 13°F
L: 3°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 70 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:35 AM
Sunset: 5:40 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 8:51 PM
Moonset: 3:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:09 AM - 11:39 AM8:21 PM - 10:51 PM
Minor Periods
12:26 AM - 1:56 PM3:11 AM - 4:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 6:34PM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 6:34 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 2:45 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Special Weather Statement issued January 27 at 11:07PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:07 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 4:00 AM
Bands of snow moving through the area tonight may quickly reduce visibilities and create slick spots as snow begins to coat roadways. Please use extra caution if traveling. Be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 12:44AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 12:44 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 14 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 13 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Webster, Southeast Fayette, and Southeast Nicholas Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 12:44AM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 12:44 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 14 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 13 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Webster, Southeast Fayette, and Southeast Nicholas Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 6:14PM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 6:14 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Alleghany VA and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 1:24AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 1:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below through this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below tonight. * WHERE...In Virginia, Alleghany VA and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 1:24AM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 1:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below through this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below tonight. * WHERE...In Virginia, Alleghany VA and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 6:34PM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 6:34 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 2:45 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 28 at 12:44AM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 12:44 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 12:44AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 12:44 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 12:44AM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 12:44 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 12:44AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 12:44 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 7 below. * WHERE...In Ohio, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, and Meigs Counties. In West Virginia, Calhoun, Gilmer, Jackson WV, Roane, Wirt, and Mason Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:35 AM
Sunset: 5:40 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 8:51 PM
Moonset: 3:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:09 AM - 11:39 AM8:21 PM - 10:51 PM
Minor Periods
12:26 AM - 1:56 PM3:11 AM - 4:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:35 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 9:56 PM
Moonset: 4:52 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:13 AM - 12:43 AM9:26 PM - 11:56 PM
Minor Periods
1:26 PM - 2:56 PM4:22 AM - 5:52 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 10.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:35 AM
Sunset: 5:42 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 11:00 PM
Moonset: 5:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:17 AM - 1:47 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:36 PM - 4:06 PM5:25 AM - 6:55 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 60 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:35 AM
Sunset: 5:44 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:19 AM - 2:49 PM
Minor Periods
3:52 PM - 5:22 PM6:16 AM - 7:46 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:35 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:27 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:16 PM - 3:46 PM
Minor Periods
5:07 PM - 6:37 PM6:57 AM - 8:27 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
