Water temperature in Charleston
87.2
°F
August 20, 14:00
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
87.0°FTomorrow:
87.3°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 13 min.Charleston in August
Minimum:
47.6°FAverage:
55.8°FMaximum:
63.4°FSea water temperature in Charleston today
As of now, in Charleston, the water temperature is 87.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 2.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 85.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 82.1°F on 2022.
Daily water temperature in Charleston
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6 | 84.3°F | 83.5°F | 83.9°F |
| Aug 7 | 84.7°F | 83.6°F | 83.8°F |
| Aug 8 | 85.0°F | 84.1°F | 83.8°F |
| Aug 9 | 84.8°F | 84.0°F | 83.8°F |
| Aug 10 | 85.0°F | 84.2°F | 84.0°F |
| Aug 11 | 85.0°F | 84.3°F | 84.0°F |
| Aug 12 | 85.1°F | 83.4°F | 84.4°F |
| Aug 13 | 85.4°F | 84.0°F | 84.7°F |
| Aug 14 | 85.3°F | 83.2°F | 84.7°F |
| Aug 15 | 85.1°F | 83.4°F | 84.6°F |
| Aug 16 | 84.7°F | 83.8°F | 84.5°F |
| Aug 17 | 85.2°F | 83.6°F | 84.5°F |
| Aug 18 | 86.1°F | 83.9°F | 84.5°F |
| Aug 19 | 87.0°F | 84.2°F | 84.5°F |
| Aug 20 | 87.2°F | 85.0°F | 84.4°F |
| Aug 21 | 87.3°F | 85.1°F | 84.5°F |
| Aug 22 | 87.6°F | 86.0°F | 84.8°F |
| Aug 23 | 87.5°F | 84.7°F | 84.7°F |
| Aug 24 | 87.0°F | 83.3°F | 84.2°F |
| Aug 25 | 86.4°F | 82.9°F | 83.6°F |
| Aug 26 | 86.3°F | 83.1°F | 83.5°F |
| Aug 27 | 86.1°F | 83.3°F | 83.3°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.