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, 10:45 AM EST
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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
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Catawba River, Great Falls, SC (57.4 mi)
Cedar Creek, Heath Springs, SC (61.4 mi)
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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
50.5°F

Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 36%
Feels Like: 41°F
Wind: NNW 10.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 13.9 mph
Humidity: 36%
Feels Like: 41°F
Wind: NNW 10.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 13.9 mph
Pressure: 30.1 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 4%
Visibility: 32.9 mi
UV Index: 1.1
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 4%
Visibility: 32.9 mi
UV Index: 1.1
Five-Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 52°F
L: 33°F

Sun
H: 54°F
L: 32°F

Mon
H: 57°F
L: 38°F

Tue
H: 60°F
L: 36°F

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
GoodOzone (O3)
72 μg/m³
PhotochemicalNO2
1.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen DioxideSO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur DioxideCO
139 μg/m³
Carbon MonoxideAstronomical
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 AM4:04 PM - 6:34 PM
Minor Periods
11:11 AM - 12:41 PM9:02 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%
Average Temperature: 43.5°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 3.9
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
GoodOzone (O3)
57.8 μg/m³
PhotochemicalNO2
3.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen DioxideSO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur DioxideCO
151.2 μg/m³
Carbon MonoxideAstronomical
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 AM4:04 PM - 6:34 PM
Minor Periods
11:11 AM - 12:41 PM9:02 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%
Average Temperature: 43.3°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 3.9
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
GoodOzone (O3)
50.9 μg/m³
PhotochemicalNO2
4.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen DioxideSO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur DioxideCO
154.8 μg/m³
Carbon MonoxideAstronomical
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 AM4:50 PM - 7:20 PM
Minor Periods
11:46 AM - 1:16 PM10:02 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%
Average Temperature: 45.1°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 3.8
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
GoodOzone (O3)
51 μg/m³
PhotochemicalNO2
9.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen DioxideSO2
1.3 μg/m³
Sulfur DioxideCO
162.3 μg/m³
Carbon MonoxideAstronomical
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 AM5:34 PM - 8:04 PM
Minor Periods
12:16 PM - 1:46 PM11:01 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%
Average Temperature: 46.2°F
Average Humidity: 56%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 4.6 mph
UV Index: 3.8
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
GoodOzone (O3)
44.1 μg/m³
PhotochemicalNO2
19.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen DioxideSO2
1.5 μg/m³
Sulfur DioxideCO
256.1 μg/m³
Carbon MonoxideAstronomical
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 AM6:17 PM - 8:47 PM
Minor Periods
1:08 AM - 2:38 AM12:43 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%
Average Temperature: 48.6°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 4.1 mph
UV Index: 3.9
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
GoodOzone (O3)
46.2 μg/m³
PhotochemicalNO2
23.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen DioxideSO2
2 μg/m³
Sulfur DioxideCO
273.6 μg/m³
Carbon MonoxideAstronomical
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 AM7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Minor Periods
12:01 AM - 1:31 AM1:08 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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