Water temperature in Charleston
77.8
°F
August 8, 15:29
Trend:
stableYesterday:
76.8°FTomorrow:
77.6°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 4 min.Charleston in August
Minimum:
40.0°FAverage:
42.0°FMaximum:
43.5°FSea water temperature in Charleston today
As of now, in Charleston, the water temperature is 77.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.5°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 stay about the same.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 79.1°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 73.5°F on 2017.
Daily water temperature in Charleston
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 78.0°F | 75.4°F | 76.6°F |
| Jul 26 | 78.2°F | 74.8°F | 76.3°F |
| Jul 27 | 78.2°F | 75.8°F | 76.7°F |
| Jul 28 | 77.7°F | 76.2°F | 76.9°F |
| Jul 29 | 79.0°F | 76.0°F | 77.0°F |
| Jul 30 | 81.5°F | 78.1°F | 77.6°F |
| Jul 31 | 80.9°F | 77.0°F | 76.9°F |
| Aug 1 | 80.1°F | 78.2°F | 76.6°F |
| Aug 2 | 79.6°F | 78.7°F | 76.8°F |
| Aug 3 | 76.7°F | 78.8°F | 76.8°F |
| Aug 4 | 76.7°F | 79.8°F | 76.6°F |
| Aug 5 | 77.3°F | 79.3°F | 76.6°F |
| Aug 6 | 77.4°F | 79.3°F | 76.4°F |
| Aug 7 | 76.8°F | 79.6°F | 76.3°F |
| Aug 8 | 77.8°F | 78.8°F | 76.2°F |
| Aug 9 | 77.6°F | 78.2°F | 76.1°F |
| Aug 10 | 77.5°F | 78.1°F | 76.0°F |
| Aug 11 | 77.8°F | 78.4°F | 76.3°F |
| Aug 12 | 78.0°F | 78.5°F | 76.5°F |
| Aug 13 | 78.2°F | 78.7°F | 76.7°F |
| Aug 14 | 78.4°F | 78.9°F | 76.9°F |
| Aug 15 | 78.4°F | 78.9°F | 76.9°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 |
74.5°F
|
5mi |
| Coney Island |
73.6°F
|
13mi |
| Jersey City |
73.5°F
|
16mi |
| Brooklyn |
73.5°F
|
17mi |
| New York City |
73.5°F
|
17mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Charleston