Water temperature in Charleston
59.0
°F
May 19, 23:12
Trend:
stableYesterday:
59.1°FTomorrow:
59.3°FSunrise:
05:36Sunset:
20:11Day Length:
14 h. 35 min.Charleston in May
Minimum:
40.4°FAverage:
42.4°FMaximum:
44.9°FSea water temperature in Charleston today
As of now, in Charleston, the water temperature is 59.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.3°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 rise a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 60.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 54.5°F on 2020.
Daily water temperature in Charleston
Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
---|---|---|---|
May 5 | 58.0°F | 53.8°F | 53.8°F |
May 6 | 57.4°F | 54.6°F | 53.8°F |
May 7 | 57.5°F | 55.2°F | 54.5°F |
May 8 | 57.9°F | 56.0°F | 54.9°F |
May 9 | 57.9°F | 56.9°F | 55.4°F |
May 10 | 59.1°F | 57.4°F | 55.4°F |
May 11 | 59.1°F | 58.5°F | 55.3°F |
May 12 | 59.5°F | 58.9°F | 55.8°F |
May 13 | 59.5°F | 59.3°F | 55.7°F |
May 14 | 59.7°F | 59.4°F | 55.9°F |
May 15 | 59.2°F | 59.2°F | 56.4°F |
May 16 | 59.1°F | 59.4°F | 56.8°F |
May 17 | 59.1°F | 59.7°F | 57.6°F |
May 18 | 59.1°F | 60.1°F | 57.5°F |
May 19 | 59.0°F | 59.3°F | 57.7°F |
May 20 | 59.3°F | 58.6°F | 58.0°F |
May 21 | 59.3°F | 55.2°F | 58.0°F |
May 22 | 59.8°F | 59.8°F | 58.5°F |
May 23 | 60.2°F | 60.6°F | 58.9°F |
May 24 | 60.8°F | 59.8°F | 59.5°F |
May 25 | 61.0°F | 60.8°F | 59.7°F |
May 26 | 61.5°F | 62.4°F | 60.2°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 | 57.8°F | 5mi |
Coney Island | 57.3°F | 13mi |
Jersey City | 57.5°F | 16mi |
Brooklyn | 56.8°F | 17mi |
New York City | 57.5°F | 17mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Charleston