Catawba River below Lookout Shoals Dam near Sharon, North Carolina water temperature
Catawba River below Lookout Shoals Dam near Sharon, North Carolina · River
The current water temperature at Catawba River below Lookout Shoals Dam near Sharon is 27.4 °C (as of September 20, 2026, source: USGS).
A river can change temperature within hours — snowmelt, rain or power-plant operations show up immediately. That is why the measured value counts here, not an estimate.
Measurement series & statistics
This measurement series includes 452 data points since July 22, 2026.
Lowest recorded value: 26.0 °C on July 25, 2026 · highest value: 28.9 °C on August 18, 2026.
In September, temperatures have ranged between 27.2 °C and 28.9 °C.
The current value is 0.4 °C below the September average of this series.
Nearby waters
Frequently asked questions
Can you swim at Catawba River below Lookout Shoals Dam near Sharon right now?
The current water temperature is 27.4 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at Catawba River below Lookout Shoals Dam near Sharon?
Currently 27.4 °C (updated continuously).
How warm is at Catawba River below Lookout Shoals Dam near Sharon in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 27.8 °C.
When is the water warmest at Catawba River below Lookout Shoals Dam near Sharon?
Across the measurement record, September is on average the warmest month (27.8 °C).
