Water Temperature of the Catawba River in Stanley, NC

Current Water Temperature

66.6°F 19.2°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
66.6°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11:00 AM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Cowans Ford, NC

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Catawba River

Station Name: CATAWBA R AT RR BRIDGE AB NC 73 AT COWANS FORD, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 643 feet

Nearest Address:
8899 State Rd 73
Stanley, NC 28164
Lincoln County

GPS Coordinates: 35.4277333, -80.9573417

Nearby Water Temperatures

Catawba River, Mount Holly, NC (6.7 mi)
Catawba River, Statesville, NC (23.9 mi)
Catawba River, Taylorsville, NC (30.3 mi)
Catawba River, Granite Falls, NC (35.7 mi)
Yadkin River, Happy Valley, NC (51.5 mi)
Pee Dee River, Norwood, NC (52.9 mi)
Catawba River, Morgantown, NC (53.8 mi)
Catawba River, Great Falls, SC (57.4 mi)
Cedar Creek, Heath Springs, SC (61.4 mi)
Broad River, Carlisle, SC (63.2 mi)
Catawba River, Marion, NC (64.5 mi)
Pee Dee River, Lilesville, NC (68.2 mi)
Tyger River, Delta, SC (70.1 mi)
Pee Dee River, Rockingham, NC (72.2 mi)
Enoree River, Whitmire, SC (73.1 mi)

Weather for Stanley, North Carolina

Current Weather

50.2°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 36%
Feels Like: 40.6°F
Wind: NNW 10.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 14.1 mph
Pressure: 30.11 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 2%
Visibility: 33.4 mi
UV Index: 0.8

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Mainly Sunny
Sat
H: 52°F
L: 33°F
Mainly Sunny
Sun
H: 54°F
L: 32°F
Partly Cloudy
Mon
H: 57°F
L: 38°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 60°F
L: 36°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 63°F
L: 38°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
2.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
72 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
139 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 19m daylight
Sunrise 6:58 AM
Solar Noon 12:08 PM
Sunset 5:18 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:41 AM
Transit 4:34 PM
Moonset 9:32 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:40 AM - 6:10 AM
4:04 PM - 6:34 PM

Minor Periods

11:11 AM - 12:41 PM
9:02 PM - 10:32 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Mainly Sunny
Average Temperature: 43.5°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 3.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
57.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
151.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 19m daylight
Sunrise 6:58 AM
Solar Noon 12:08 PM
Sunset 5:18 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:41 AM
Transit 4:34 PM
Moonset 9:32 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:40 AM - 6:10 AM
4:04 PM - 6:34 PM

Minor Periods

11:11 AM - 12:41 PM
9:02 PM - 10:32 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Mainly Sunny
Average Temperature: 43.3°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 3.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
50.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
154.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 18m daylight
Sunrise 6:59 AM
Solar Noon 12:08 PM
Sunset 5:17 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:16 PM
Transit 5:20 PM
Moonset 10:32 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:27 AM - 6:57 AM
4:50 PM - 7:20 PM

Minor Periods

11:46 AM - 1:16 PM
10:02 PM - 11:32 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 45.1°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 3.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
5.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
51 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
9.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
162.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 16m daylight
Sunrise 7:00 AM
Solar Noon 12:08 PM
Sunset 5:16 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 12:46 PM
Transit 6:04 PM
Moonset 11:31 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:13 AM - 7:43 AM
5:34 PM - 8:04 PM

Minor Periods

12:16 PM - 1:46 PM
11:01 PM - 12:31 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 46.2°F
Average Humidity: 56%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 4.6 mph
UV Index: 3.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
12.6 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
13 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
44.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
19.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
256.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 15m daylight
Sunrise 7:01 AM
Solar Noon 12:08 PM
Sunset 5:16 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 54%
Moonrise 1:13 PM
Transit 6:47 PM
Moonset 1:38 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:56 AM - 8:26 AM
6:17 PM - 8:47 PM

Minor Periods

1:08 AM - 2:38 AM
12:43 PM - 2:13 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 48.6°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 4.1 mph
UV Index: 3.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
20 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
20.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
46.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
23.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
273.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 13m daylight
Sunrise 7:02 AM
Solar Noon 12:09 PM
Sunset 5:15 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 65%
Moonrise 1:38 PM
Transit 7:30 PM
Moonset 12:31 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:39 AM - 9:09 AM
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Minor Periods

12:01 AM - 1:31 AM
1:08 PM - 2:38 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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