Water temperature in Charleston
53.9
°F
February 24, 06:21
Trend:
stableYesterday:
54.8°FTomorrow:
54.4°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
11 h. 19 min.Charleston in February
Minimum:
51.0°FAverage:
57.0°FMaximum:
67.5°FSea water temperature in Charleston today
As of now, in Charleston, the water temperature is 53.9°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 2.9°F lower 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
Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 50.1°F on 2025.
Daily water temperature in Charleston
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10 | 45.3°F | 57.2°F | 54.4°F |
| Feb 11 | 44.6°F | 57.8°F | 54.6°F |
| Feb 12 | 46.6°F | 57.9°F | 55.2°F |
| Feb 13 | 49.0°F | 57.6°F | 55.9°F |
| Feb 14 | 48.9°F | 56.9°F | 55.5°F |
| Feb 15 | 48.5°F | 57.3°F | 55.2°F |
| Feb 16 | 48.5°F | 55.9°F | 55.3°F |
| Feb 17 | 51.0°F | 55.7°F | 55.8°F |
| Feb 18 | 49.3°F | 55.0°F | 55.5°F |
| Feb 19 | 50.9°F | 55.6°F | 56.0°F |
| Feb 20 | 52.8°F | 56.0°F | 55.9°F |
| Feb 21 | 52.0°F | 53.8°F | 55.9°F |
| Feb 22 | 52.8°F | 51.9°F | 56.0°F |
| Feb 23 | 54.8°F | 52.1°F | 56.4°F |
| Feb 24 | 53.9°F | 50.1°F | 56.9°F |
| Feb 25 | 54.4°F | 51.2°F | 57.3°F |
| Feb 26 | 54.4°F | 51.3°F | 57.4°F |
| Feb 27 | 54.9°F | 52.2°F | 57.8°F |
| Feb 28 | 55.4°F | 54.3°F | 58.4°F |
| Mar 1 | 56.5°F | 55.1°F | 58.9°F |
| Mar 2 | 56.8°F | 55.2°F | 59.2°F |
| Mar 3 | 57.1°F | 55.8°F | 59.5°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.