Water temperature in Charleston
76.2
°F
July 16, 01:13
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
75.3°FTomorrow:
76.3°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 46 min.Charleston in July
Minimum:
36.9°FAverage:
41.9°FMaximum:
43.5°FSea water temperature in Charleston today
As of now, in Charleston, the water temperature is 76.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.8°F lower 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 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 81.8°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 74.1°F on 2017.
Daily water temperature in Charleston
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2 | 74.1°F | 77.2°F | 73.5°F |
| Jul 3 | 76.0°F | 75.3°F | 73.5°F |
| Jul 4 | 77.7°F | 75.1°F | 74.2°F |
| Jul 5 | 75.2°F | 74.4°F | 74.0°F |
| Jul 6 | 74.5°F | 75.3°F | 74.6°F |
| Jul 7 | 73.7°F | 76.5°F | 75.3°F |
| Jul 8 | 73.5°F | 76.7°F | 75.3°F |
| Jul 9 | 74.2°F | 76.9°F | 75.2°F |
| Jul 10 | 74.2°F | 75.8°F | 75.4°F |
| Jul 11 | 74.8°F | 75.7°F | 75.7°F |
| Jul 12 | 74.5°F | 77.2°F | 75.8°F |
| Jul 13 | 74.8°F | 75.4°F | 75.7°F |
| Jul 14 | 75.1°F | 79.3°F | 76.4°F |
| Jul 15 | 75.3°F | 77.8°F | 76.1°F |
| Jul 16 | 76.2°F | 81.8°F | 77.0°F |
| Jul 17 | 76.3°F | 79.4°F | 77.1°F |
| Jul 18 | 76.1°F | 79.0°F | 76.9°F |
| Jul 19 | 76.2°F | 78.1°F | 77.1°F |
| Jul 20 | 77.0°F | 78.0°F | 77.8°F |
| Jul 21 | 77.1°F | 78.2°F | 77.9°F |
| Jul 22 | 77.1°F | 78.6°F | 77.9°F |
| Jul 23 | 76.8°F | 77.7°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 |
74.3°F
|
5mi |
| Coney Island |
72.8°F
|
13mi |
| Jersey City |
73.8°F
|
16mi |
| Brooklyn |
73.1°F
|
17mi |
| New York City |
73.8°F
|
17mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Charleston