Water temperature in Charleston
85.0
°F
August 11, 06:53
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
85.0°FTomorrow:
85.4°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 29 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 85.0°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 1.1°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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 85.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 81.4°F on 2018.
Daily water temperature in Charleston
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28 | 86.2°F | 85.7°F | 84.7°F |
| Jul 29 | 86.2°F | 86.9°F | 84.7°F |
| Jul 30 | 86.3°F | 86.7°F | 84.7°F |
| Jul 31 | 85.8°F | 86.5°F | 84.7°F |
| Aug 1 | 86.0°F | 87.0°F | 84.7°F |
| Aug 2 | 86.2°F | 86.6°F | 84.6°F |
| Aug 3 | 87.7°F | 86.3°F | 84.8°F |
| Aug 4 | 85.3°F | 86.0°F | 84.2°F |
| Aug 5 | 84.7°F | 85.4°F | 84.0°F |
| 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 | 84.1°F | 83.9°F |
| Aug 12 | 85.4°F | 83.4°F | 84.3°F |
| Aug 13 | 85.7°F | 84.0°F | 84.6°F |
| Aug 14 | 85.7°F | 83.2°F | 84.6°F |
| Aug 15 | 85.6°F | 83.4°F | 84.5°F |
| Aug 16 | 85.6°F | 83.8°F | 84.5°F |
| Aug 17 | 85.6°F | 83.6°F | 84.5°F |
| Aug 18 | 85.4°F | 83.9°F | 84.3°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.