Water temperature in Charleston
68.8
°F
October 10, 14:37
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
69.3°FTomorrow:
68.3°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
11 h. 23 min.Charleston in October
Minimum:
35.9°FAverage:
41.3°FMaximum:
43.4°FSea water temperature in Charleston today
As of now, in Charleston, the water temperature is 68.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 3.1°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is considerably 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 69.3°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 61.1°F on 2022.
Daily water temperature in Charleston
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | 70.4°F | 69.8°F | 69.8°F |
| Sep 27 | 70.8°F | 69.4°F | 69.5°F |
| Sep 28 | 71.9°F | 68.9°F | 69.3°F |
| Sep 29 | 72.0°F | 68.6°F | 69.4°F |
| Sep 30 | 71.5°F | 68.5°F | 69.1°F |
| Oct 1 | 71.9°F | 68.4°F | 68.8°F |
| Oct 2 | 71.5°F | 66.8°F | 68.3°F |
| Oct 3 | 69.7°F | 66.8°F | 67.9°F |
| Oct 4 | 68.8°F | 66.7°F | 67.6°F |
| Oct 5 | 68.6°F | 67.3°F | 67.2°F |
| Oct 6 | 69.1°F | 68.1°F | 67.0°F |
| Oct 7 | 69.8°F | 67.2°F | 66.8°F |
| Oct 8 | 69.9°F | 67.9°F | 67.0°F |
| Oct 9 | 69.3°F | 66.9°F | 66.5°F |
| Oct 10 | 68.8°F | 66.9°F | 65.7°F |
| Oct 11 | 68.3°F | 66.0°F | 65.2°F |
| Oct 12 | 68.1°F | 65.6°F | 65.0°F |
| Oct 13 | 67.6°F | 64.7°F | 64.5°F |
| Oct 14 | 67.2°F | 63.8°F | 64.1°F |
| Oct 15 | 67.2°F | 64.3°F | 64.2°F |
| Oct 16 | 66.7°F | 63.2°F | 63.6°F |
| Oct 17 | 66.8°F | 62.3°F | 63.7°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 |
68.5°F
|
5mi |
| Coney Island |
68.4°F
|
13mi |
| Jersey City |
69.6°F
|
16mi |
| Brooklyn |
68.8°F
|
17mi |
| New York City |
69.6°F
|
17mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Charleston