Water Temperature of Richard B. Russell Lake in Calhoun Falls, SC

Current Water Temperature

72.5°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

Calhoun Falls State Park

Richard B. Russell Lake

Station Name: RUSSELL LAKE ABOVE CALHOUN FALLS, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 486 feet

Nearest Address:
Ckp Shop Rd
Calhoun Falls, SC 29628
Abbeville County

GPS Coordinates: 34.1011111, -82.6180556

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Weather for Calhoun Falls, South Carolina

Current Weather

72.3°F
Sunny
Sunny
75.8°F
72.7°F
48%
NW 3.4 mph
3.9 mph
71.6°F
48.2°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1020 mbar
2.9

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Thu
H: 89°F
L: 51°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 84°F
L: 55°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 71°F
L: 57°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 84°F
L: 56°F
Heavy rain
Mon
H: 63°F
L: 54°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.05 μg/m3
PM10: 15.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 146 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 12:19 AM
Moon Transit: 7:43 PM
Moonset: 2:17 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:46 AM - 10:16 AM
7:13 PM - 9:43 PM

Minor Periods

11:49 AM - 1:19 PM
1:47 AM - 3:17 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Air Quality Alert issued April 23 at 8:24AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 8:24 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 12:00 AM

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has issued a Code Orange Ground Level Ozone Action Day for the Upstate region region of South Carolina, until midnight EDT tonight. An ozone action day means that atmospheric conditions will likely produce unhealthy concentrations of ground level ozone air pollution. A Code Orange forecast indicates that ground level ozone concentrations are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, which includes people with lung disease, older adults, and children. Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion, take more breaks, and do less intense activities, especially during afternoon and early evening hours. You can help prevent ozone pollution by walking or riding your bicycle, taking your lunch to work, reducing idling, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For additional information, please visit the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services website at http://www.des.sc.gov/ozone or the Environmental Protection Agency AirNow website at https://www.airnow.gov.


Air Quality Alert issued April 23 at 6:38AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 6:38 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 12:00 AM

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has issued a Code Orange Action Day for fine particulates and ozone for the Upstate region region of South Carolina. The Air Quality Alert for fine particulates is in effect until midnight EDT Thursday night, while the alert for ozone is in effect from 10 AM until 8 PM Thursday. Southerly winds on the west side of high pressure centered just off the Southeast coast will continue to transport smoke from the southern Georgia wildfires into South Carolina. Smoke from the wildfires is expected to continue to affect the region today and may also increase ozone concentrations. An ozone action day means that atmospheric conditions will likely produce unhealthy concentrations of ground level ozone air pollution. South Carolina DES recommends that individuals with respiratory health issues limit time spend outdoors and/or move all activities indoors to avoid the smoke or fine particulates. Keep windows and doors closed. Run an air conditioner if you have one but keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent outdoor smoke and fine particulates from getting inside. For more information about fine particulates and ozone please visit: https://fire.airnow.gov and http://www.des.sc.gov/ozone.


Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 2:25AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 2:25 AM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

Relative humidity is forecast to fall to 20 to 25 percent across much of northeast Georgia this afternoon, while temperatures are forecast to be 2 to 3 degrees warmer than Wednesday. Winds are expected to be lighter at around 5 mph, but the low humidity combined with very dry vegetation and warm temperatures will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of wildfire across the area, especially this afternoon. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn today.


Air Quality Alert issued April 22 at 4:49PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 4:49 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

...Corrected to remove Lancaster County from the Alert... The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services in Columbia SC has issued a Code Orange Ozone Action Day for the Central Savannah River region of South Carolina in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. Stagnant high pressure will bring another day of low humidity and very warm temperatures to region on Thursday. As there is already a considerable level of pollutants in the atmosphere, another day of these conditions will result in significant ozone production on Thursday. Wildfire smoke may also help to increase ozone concentrations across parts of the region. All the remaining South Carolina forecast zones are predicted to have ground-level ozone peaks in the yellow category. An ozone action day means that atmospheric conditions will likely produce unhealthy concentrations of ground level ozone air pollution. A Code Orange forecast indicates that ground level ozone concentrations are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups, which includes people with lung disease, older adults, and children. Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion, take more breaks, and do less intense activities, especially during afternoon and early evening hours. You can help prevent ozone pollution by walking or riding your bicycle, taking your lunch to work, reducing idling, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned. For additional information, please visit the SCDES website at http://www.des.sc.gov/ozone or the Environmental Protection Agency AirNow website at https://www.airnow.gov. South Carolina Air Quality Forecast: des.sc.gov/airqualityforecast


Air Quality Alert issued April 22 at 5:17PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 5:17 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for fine particulates for the Central Savannah River, Central Midlands, and portions of the Pee Dee region of South Carolina through Thursday evening. A code orange Air Quality Alert means that the fine particulate concentrations within the specified areas may approach or exceed unhealthy standards for individuals sensitive to particle pollution. Southerly winds on the west side of high pressure centered just off the Southeast coast will continue to transport smoke from the southern Georgia wildfires into South Carolina and the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). As of the early afternoon hours Wednesday, air quality was already deteriorating over the CSRA and Midlands regions. As stable conditions develop tonight, smoke is expected to expand in coverage and become noticeable. Smoke from the wildfires is expected to continue to affect the region on Thursday. SCDES recommends that individuals with respiratory health issues limit time spend outdoors and/or move all activities indoors to avoid the smoke or fine particulates. Keep windows and doors closed. Run an air conditioner if you have one but keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent outdoor smoke and fine particulates from getting inside. For more information about fine particulates, please visit: https://fire.airnow.gov For more information about wildfires/prescribed burns, please visit: https://www.scfc.gov/


Thursday, April 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
89.1°F
51.4°F
71.3°F
42%
0 in
0%
0%
5.8 mph
8.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.49 μg/m3
PM10: 13.87 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 185.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 108.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 12:19 AM
Moon Transit: 7:43 PM
Moonset: 2:17 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:46 AM - 10:16 AM
7:13 PM - 9:43 PM

Minor Periods

11:49 AM - 1:19 PM
1:47 AM - 3:17 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, April 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
83.5°F
55.2°F
69.3°F
47%
0 in
0%
0%
8.7 mph
6.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.31 μg/m3
PM10: 13.74 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 193.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:49 AM
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 1:28 PM
Moon Transit: 8:36 PM
Moonset: 3:00 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:41 AM - 11:11 AM
8:06 PM - 10:36 PM

Minor Periods

12:58 AM - 2:28 PM
2:30 AM - 4:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
71.3°F
57.3°F
64°F
77%
0.05 in
85%
0%
7.6 mph
5.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.02 μg/m3
PM10: 7.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 171.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:48 AM
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 2:34 PM
Moon Transit: 9:24 PM
Moonset: 3:34 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:31 AM - 12:01 AM
8:54 PM - 11:24 PM

Minor Periods

2:04 PM - 3:34 PM
3:04 AM - 4:34 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
84.1°F
56.3°F
68.5°F
72%
0.16 in
72%
0%
7.4 mph
7.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.05 μg/m3
PM10: 6.43 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.98 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:47 AM
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 3:37 PM
Moon Transit: 10:08 PM
Moonset: 4:04 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:17 AM - 12:47 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:07 PM - 4:37 PM
3:34 AM - 5:04 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, April 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
63°F
53.5°F
58.7°F
90%
1.36 in
88%
0%
11.2 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.3 μg/m3
PM10: 6.47 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 184.39 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 4:38 PM
Moon Transit: 10:51 PM
Moonset: 4:31 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:01 AM - 1:31 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:08 PM - 5:38 PM
4:01 AM - 5:31 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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