Water temperature in Charleston
61.4
°F
March 17, 08:33
Trend:
stableYesterday:
61.5°FTomorrow:
61.9°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 1 min.Charleston in March
Minimum:
51.0°FAverage:
56.7°FMaximum:
66.7°FSea water temperature in Charleston today
As of now, in Charleston, the water temperature is 61.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.4°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
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 62.9°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 57.0°F on 2025.
Daily water temperature in Charleston
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3 | 56.3°F | 55.8°F | 59.2°F |
| Mar 4 | 56.5°F | 54.6°F | 59.0°F |
| Mar 5 | 55.9°F | 53.7°F | 58.9°F |
| Mar 6 | 57.5°F | 54.1°F | 59.1°F |
| Mar 7 | 59.9°F | 55.9°F | 59.6°F |
| Mar 8 | 61.4°F | 56.5°F | 59.7°F |
| Mar 9 | 61.5°F | 56.1°F | 59.7°F |
| Mar 10 | 62.4°F | 56.4°F | 59.9°F |
| Mar 11 | 64.1°F | 56.8°F | 60.7°F |
| Mar 12 | 64.4°F | 57.1°F | 60.6°F |
| Mar 13 | 64.1°F | 56.7°F | 60.7°F |
| Mar 14 | 61.2°F | 57.3°F | 60.7°F |
| Mar 15 | 60.5°F | 57.6°F | 60.6°F |
| Mar 16 | 61.5°F | 58.0°F | 60.3°F |
| Mar 17 | 61.4°F | 57.0°F | 60.1°F |
| Mar 18 | 61.9°F | 60.1°F | 60.5°F |
| Mar 19 | 62.3°F | 60.4°F | 60.9°F |
| Mar 20 | 62.2°F | 60.2°F | 60.9°F |
| Mar 21 | 62.8°F | 61.0°F | 61.4°F |
| Mar 22 | 62.4°F | 60.7°F | 61.0°F |
| Mar 23 | 62.1°F | 60.7°F | 60.7°F |
| Mar 24 | 62.1°F | 60.0°F | 60.7°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.