Water Temperature of the Roanoke River in Roanoke, VA
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Measurement Time: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 10:30 AM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Roanoke River GreenwayStation Name: ROANOKE RIVER AT THIRTEENTH ST BR AT ROANOKE, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 896 feet
Nearest Address:
1491 13th St SE
Roanoke, VA 24014
Roanoke (city) County
GPS Coordinates: 37.26419444, -79.9154444
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Weather for Roanoke, Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 33°F
L: 3°F

Wed
H: 27°F
L: 12°F

Thu
H: 30°F
L: 12°F

Fri
H: 28°F
L: 19°F

Sat
H: 21°F
L: 13°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 93 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 7:46 PM
Moonset: 2:20 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:10 AM - 10:40 AM7:16 PM - 9:46 PM
Minor Periods
11:38 AM - 1:08 PM1:50 AM - 3:20 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 1:58AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:58 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...Botetourt, Roanoke, and Rockbridge Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 1:58AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:58 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 1:58AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:58 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Craig and Grayson Counties. In West Virginia, Monroe and Summers Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 1:58AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:58 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 1:58AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:58 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Alleghany VA and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 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.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 1:58AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:58 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Alleghany VA and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 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.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 12:01AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:01 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 8:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST Tuesday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Tuesday to 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. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic Airmass.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 12:01AM EST until January 27 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:01 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 8:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST Tuesday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Tuesday to 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. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic Airmass.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 7:46 PM
Moonset: 2:20 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:10 AM - 10:40 AM7:16 PM - 9:46 PM
Minor Periods
11:38 AM - 1:08 PM1:50 AM - 3:20 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:40 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 8:49 PM
Moonset: 3:34 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:11 AM - 11:41 AM8:19 PM - 10:49 PM
Minor Periods
12:27 AM - 1:57 PM3:04 AM - 4:34 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 9:54 PM
Moonset: 4:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:15 AM - 12:45 AM9:24 PM - 11:54 PM
Minor Periods
1:27 PM - 2:57 PM4:16 AM - 5:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:42 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 10:57 PM
Moonset: 5:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:20 AM - 1:50 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:37 PM - 4:07 PM5:18 AM - 6:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:33 AM
Sunset: 5:43 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 11:57 PM
Moonset: 6:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:22 AM - 2:52 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:52 PM - 5:22 PM6:10 AM - 7:40 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
