Laurel Run is a river in West Virginia.

What is the water temperature at Laurel Run?

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Laurel Run in West Virginia is 70°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 03057300, 1.2 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Laurel Run

River

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Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 03057300, as of Aug 23, 9:45 PM gauge-local time

Water temp

70°F

21°C

Gage height

3.47 ft

water level

No official beach-advisory feed for West Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WEST FORK RIVER AT WALKERSVILLE, WV (1.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:45 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Laurel Run

H: 77° L: 62°

Clear

64°

Feels like 64°

Precipitation

Humidity

63%

Wind

2 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🥶Too cold for most swimmers

12 AM

67°

3 AM

66°

6 AM

63°

9 AM

66°

12 PM

73°

3 PM

75°

6 PM

76°

9 PM

66°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Laurel Run?: Laurel Run is a river in West Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Laurel Run?: As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Laurel Run in West Virginia is 70°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 03057300, 1.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Laurel Run?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.

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