Water Temperature of the Cranberry River in Richwood, WV
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, January 26, 2026, 6:30 AM 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

Mon
H: 11°F
L: 3°F

Tue
H: 21°F
L: 1°F

Wed
H: 17°F
L: 8°F

Thu
H: 16°F
L: 5°F

Fri
H: 15°F
L: -10°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:34 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 6:51 PM
Moonset: 1:11 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:12 AM - 9:42 AM6:21 PM - 8:51 PM
Minor Periods
10:58 AM - 12:28 AM12:41 AM - 2:11 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 12:52AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:52 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 17 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
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.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 26 at 12:29AM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:29 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. 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 26 at 5:47AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:47 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
Light snow showers continue this morning amid temperatures in the teens. Hazardous travel conditions will be possible along area roadways, especially secondary roadways. Motorists are advised to use caution while traveling this morning, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 12:22AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:22 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Craig, Grayson, Alleghany VA, and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 4:10AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:10 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Craig, Grayson, Alleghany VA, and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 26 at 12:29AM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:29 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. 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 26 at 12:52AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:52 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 27 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 27 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 26 at 12:52AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:52 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
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.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 26 at 12:29AM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:29 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and southeast and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. 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: 7.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 60 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:34 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 6:51 PM
Moonset: 1:11 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:12 AM - 9:42 AM6:21 PM - 8:51 PM
Minor Periods
10:58 AM - 12:28 AM12:41 AM - 2:11 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:34 AM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 7:49 PM
Moonset: 2:26 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:08 AM - 10:38 AM7:19 PM - 9:49 PM
Minor Periods
11:37 AM - 1:07 PM1:56 AM - 3:26 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.92 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: 5.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.44 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: 6.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.46 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
