Water temperature in Charleston
79.3
°F
July 14, 12:54
Trend:
stableYesterday:
75.4°FTomorrow:
79.0°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 49 min.Charleston in July
Minimum:
39.9°FAverage:
42.4°FMaximum:
43.5°FSea water temperature in Charleston today
As of now, in Charleston, the water temperature is 79.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 3.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 79.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 73.1°F on 2016.
Daily water temperature in Charleston
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 | 76.1°F | 72.6°F | 72.5°F |
| Jul 1 | 73.9°F | 70.9°F | 72.2°F |
| Jul 2 | 77.2°F | 72.1°F | 73.0°F |
| Jul 3 | 75.3°F | 71.1°F | 73.0°F |
| Jul 4 | 75.1°F | 70.7°F | 73.5°F |
| Jul 5 | 74.4°F | 72.8°F | 73.7°F |
| Jul 6 | 75.3°F | 73.4°F | 74.3°F |
| Jul 7 | 76.5°F | 75.4°F | 75.1°F |
| Jul 8 | 76.7°F | 76.3°F | 75.2°F |
| Jul 9 | 76.9°F | 76.3°F | 75.0°F |
| Jul 10 | 75.8°F | 76.3°F | 75.2°F |
| Jul 11 | 75.7°F | 77.0°F | 75.5°F |
| Jul 12 | 77.2°F | 78.2°F | 75.7°F |
| Jul 13 | 75.4°F | 78.1°F | 75.5°F |
| Jul 14 | 79.3°F | 79.6°F | 76.1°F |
| Jul 15 | 79.0°F | 77.2°F | 75.7°F |
| Jul 16 | 79.4°F | 78.6°F | 76.2°F |
| Jul 17 | 79.6°F | 79.6°F | 76.3°F |
| Jul 18 | 79.5°F | 77.0°F | 76.2°F |
| Jul 19 | 79.7°F | 76.8°F | 76.4°F |
| Jul 20 | 80.6°F | 77.2°F | 77.3°F |
| Jul 21 | 80.9°F | 76.4°F | 77.6°F |
* actual - actual temperature values
** forecast - projected values for the next week
Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.
Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island |
75.9°F
|
5mi |
| Coney Island |
75.3°F
|
13mi |
| Jersey City |
74.7°F
|
16mi |
| Brooklyn |
74.2°F
|
17mi |
| New York City |
74.7°F
|
17mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Charleston