Water Temperature of the Roanoke River in Salem, VA
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Measurement Time: Saturday, April 19, 2025, 11:40 AM EDT
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Station Name: ROANOKE RIVER AT RTS 639/760 AT SALEM, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,037 feet / 316 meters
Nearest Address:
2600 Harborwood Rd
Salem, VA 24153
Roanoke County
GPS Coordinates: 37.27818976, -80.105041
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Weather for Salem, Virginia
Current Weather

Humidity: 44%
Feels Like: 82.5°F
Wind: SW 11 mph
Wind Gusts: 12.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 5.8
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 87°F
L: 61°F

Sun
H: 79°F
L: 62°F

Mon
H: 68°F
L: 59°F

Tue
H: 78°F
L: 58°F

Wed
H: 78°F
L: 51°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 125 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 6:16 AM
Moonset: 10:51 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:46 AM - 8:16 AM7:35 PM - 10:05 PM
Minor Periods
10:21 AM - 11:51 AM1:14 AM - 2:44 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 2:07PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Sat April 19, 2025, 2:07 PM
Expires: Sat April 19, 2025, 6:15 PM
The combination of low relative humidity values between 25 and 30 percent and wind gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon is creating an elevated risk for fire spread. Conditions should moderate after sunset...winds diminishing after 8PM. Until then, please exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials. Please comply with all state and local burn bans.
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 2:07PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Sat April 19, 2025, 2:07 PM
Expires: Sat April 19, 2025, 6:15 PM
The combination of low relative humidity values between 25 and 30 percent and wind gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon is creating an elevated risk for fire spread. Conditions should moderate after sunset...winds diminishing after 8PM. Until then, please exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials. Please comply with all state and local burn bans.
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 2:07PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Sat April 19, 2025, 2:07 PM
Expires: Sat April 19, 2025, 6:15 PM
The combination of low relative humidity values between 25 and 30 percent and wind gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon is creating an elevated risk for fire spread. Conditions should moderate after sunset...winds diminishing after 8PM. Until then, please exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials. Please comply with all state and local burn bans.
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 2:07PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Sat April 19, 2025, 2:07 PM
Expires: Sat April 19, 2025, 6:15 PM
The combination of low relative humidity values between 25 and 30 percent and wind gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon is creating an elevated risk for fire spread. Conditions should moderate after sunset...winds diminishing after 8PM. Until then, please exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials. Please comply with all state and local burn bans.
Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 2:07PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Sat April 19, 2025, 2:07 PM
Expires: Sat April 19, 2025, 6:15 PM
The combination of low relative humidity values between 25 and 30 percent and wind gusts up to 25 mph this afternoon is creating an elevated risk for fire spread. Conditions should moderate after sunset...winds diminishing after 8PM. Until then, please exercise caution handling any potential ignition sources, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Any fires that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials. Please comply with all state and local burn bans.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.8°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 112.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 6:16 AM
Moonset: 10:51 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:46 AM - 8:16 AM7:35 PM - 10:05 PM
Minor Periods
10:21 AM - 11:51 AM1:14 AM - 2:44 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.3°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 7:09 AM
Moonset: 11:54 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 37.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:39 AM - 9:09 AM8:28 PM - 10:58 PM
Minor Periods
11:24 AM - 12:54 AM2:00 AM - 3:30 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 63.5°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 1.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 8:01 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 8:02 AM
Moonset: 1:02 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 27.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:32 AM - 10:02 AM9:20 PM - 11:50 PM
Minor Periods
12:32 AM - 2:02 PM2:39 AM - 4:09 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.2°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:02 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 8:53 AM
Moonset: 2:12 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 17.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:23 AM - 10:53 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:42 PM - 3:12 PM3:13 AM - 4:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 63.3°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Wind: 6.3 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 32.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 32.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 8:03 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 9:43 AM
Moonset: 3:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:13 AM - 11:43 AM
Minor Periods
2:53 PM - 4:23 PM3:43 AM - 5:13 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5