Water Temperature of the Cranberry River in Richwood, WV
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 2:30 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

Tue
H: 20°F
L: 16°F

Wed
H: 28°F
L: 17°F

Thu
H: 24°F
L: 17°F

Fri
H: 34°F
L: 22°F

Sat
H: 30°F
L: 15°F
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 9:00 PM
Moonset: 3:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:20 AM - 11:50 AM8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor Periods
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM2:55 AM - 4:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 12:54PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 12:54 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 12:54PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 12:54 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Northwest Webster County. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 30 at 12:54PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 12:54 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Southeast Randolph, and Southeast Webster Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. 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. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 6:55PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 6:55 PM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snow could result in slick roads and hazardous travel conditions for the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 30 at 12:54PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 12:54 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Taylor, Barbour, and Upshur Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
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. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 17.9°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 16.8 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 9:00 PM
Moonset: 3:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:20 AM - 11:50 AM8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor Periods
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM2:55 AM - 4:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 22.7°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 10:03 PM
Moonset: 4:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:20 AM - 12:50 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:44 PM - 3:14 PM4:13 AM - 5:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 22.3°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 13.4 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 11:09 PM
Moonset: 6:00 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:25 AM - 1:55 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:39 PM - 4:09 PM5:30 AM - 7:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 27.8°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:10 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:32 AM - 3:02 PM
Minor Periods
3:47 PM - 5:17 PM6:40 AM - 8:10 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 22.2°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 4 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:14 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 12:15 AM
Moonset: 8:09 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:37 PM - 4:07 PM
Minor Periods
5:01 PM - 6:31 PM7:39 AM - 9:09 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
