Water temperature in Charleston
65.2
°F
June 4, 14:42
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
62.5°FTomorrow:
66.3°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 56 min.Charleston in June
Minimum:
36.5°FAverage:
41.8°FMaximum:
43.9°FSea water temperature in Charleston today
As of now, in Charleston, the water temperature is 65.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.2°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 rise considerably.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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 68.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 61.8°F on 2025.
Daily water temperature in Charleston
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21 | 61.6°F | 61.4°F | 59.0°F |
| May 22 | 63.6°F | 61.1°F | 59.9°F |
| May 23 | 61.5°F | 61.0°F | 60.0°F |
| May 24 | 60.0°F | 60.2°F | 60.5°F |
| May 25 | 58.9°F | 58.5°F | 60.3°F |
| May 26 | 58.6°F | 58.7°F | 60.6°F |
| May 27 | 60.3°F | 60.3°F | 60.8°F |
| May 28 | 60.3°F | 59.8°F | 61.7°F |
| May 29 | 62.3°F | 60.0°F | 62.7°F |
| May 30 | 61.8°F | 60.2°F | 62.7°F |
| May 31 | 62.5°F | 59.4°F | 63.1°F |
| Jun 1 | 61.8°F | 59.5°F | 63.7°F |
| Jun 2 | 62.1°F | 60.5°F | 64.0°F |
| Jun 3 | 62.5°F | 60.3°F | 63.9°F |
| Jun 4 | 65.2°F | 61.8°F | 64.1°F |
| Jun 5 | 66.3°F | 65.2°F | 65.1°F |
| Jun 6 | 66.5°F | 65.3°F | 65.4°F |
| Jun 7 | 67.1°F | 66.3°F | 66.0°F |
| Jun 8 | 67.8°F | 66.4°F | 66.7°F |
| Jun 9 | 67.1°F | 66.0°F | 65.9°F |
| Jun 10 | 67.2°F | 65.9°F | 66.1°F |
| Jun 11 | 67.2°F | 65.4°F | 66.1°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 |
61.9°F
|
5mi |
| Coney Island |
60.8°F
|
13mi |
| Jersey City |
62.1°F
|
16mi |
| Brooklyn |
61.0°F
|
17mi |
| New York City |
62.1°F
|
17mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Charleston