Water Temperature of the York River in Yorktown, VA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 12:42 PM EDT
Today's Tides
High: June 23, 4:47 AM, 2.1 ft
Low: June 23, 11:07 AM, 0.4 ft
High: June 23, 5:28 PM, 2.5 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Coast Guard Fishing Pier; Yorktown Fishing Pier; U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown; Gloucester Point, VAStation Name: Yorktown USCG Training Center
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Sensor Depth: -8 feet
Nearest Address:
1 U S Coast Guard Trng Ctr
Yorktown, VA 23690
York County
GPS Coordinates: 37.2265, -76.478806
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Weather for Yorktown, Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 88°F
L: 72°F

Wed
H: 83°F
L: 62°F

Thu
H: 88°F
L: 67°F

Fri
H: 97°F
L: 73°F

Sat
H: 94°F
L: 73°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 103 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 8:30 PM
Moonset: 1:26 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:30 AM - 12:00 AM8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Minor Periods
2:32 PM - 4:02 PM12:56 AM - 2:26 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Watch issued June 23 at 2:05AM EDT until June 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Tue June 23, 2026, 2:05 AM
Expires: Tue June 23, 2026, 10:15 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Virginia, including the following areas, Chesapeake, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Surry, Virginia Beach and York. * WHEN...From 1 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through early evening. Rainfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour at times, with localized totals of 3 to 5 inches possible in a few spots. While antecedent conditions have been dry, this would be enough to cause flooding in urban and poor drainage areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued June 23 at 8:03AM EDT until June 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Tue June 23, 2026, 8:03 AM
Expires: Tue June 23, 2026, 4:15 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Virginia, including the following areas, Chesapeake, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Surry, Virginia Beach and York. * WHEN...From 1 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through early evening. Rainfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour at times, with localized totals of 3 to 5 inches possible in a few spots. While antecedent conditions have been dry, this would be enough to cause flooding in urban and poor drainage areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Watch issued June 23 at 6:14AM EDT until June 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Tue June 23, 2026, 6:14 AM
Expires: Tue June 23, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Virginia, including the following areas, Chesapeake, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Surry, Virginia Beach and York. * WHEN...From 1 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon through early evening. Rainfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour at times, with localized totals of 3 to 5 inches possible in a few spots. While antecedent conditions have been dry, this would be enough to cause flooding in urban and poor drainage areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 23 at 3:39AM EDT until June 24 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Tue June 23, 2026, 3:39 AM
Expires: Tue June 23, 2026, 11:45 AM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 23 at 6:52AM EDT until June 24 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Effective: Tue June 23, 2026, 6:52 AM
Expires: Tue June 23, 2026, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 8:30 PM
Moonset: 1:26 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:30 AM - 12:00 AM8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Minor Periods
2:32 PM - 4:02 PM12:56 AM - 2:26 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 9:14 PM
Moonset: 1:51 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 71.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:13 AM - 12:43 AM8:44 PM - 11:14 PM
Minor Periods
3:33 PM - 5:03 PM1:21 AM - 2:51 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 10:00 PM
Moonset: 2:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:58 AM - 1:28 PM9:30 PM - 12:00 PM
Minor Periods
4:34 PM - 6:04 PM1:49 AM - 3:19 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 107.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 10:48 PM
Moonset: 2:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:46 AM - 2:16 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:35 PM - 7:05 PM2:21 AM - 3:51 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 11:39 PM
Moonset: 3:29 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:35 AM - 3:05 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:33 PM - 8:03 PM2:59 AM - 4:29 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
