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

Current Water Temperature

81.5°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 8:00 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

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McTier Creek, Monetta, SC (63 mi)
Enoree River, Whitmire, SC (64.7 mi)
Tyger River, Delta, SC (68 mi)
Broad River, Jenkinsville, SC (74.4 mi)
Chattahoochee River, Helen, GA (75.7 mi)
Broad River, Carlisle, SC (76.3 mi)
Lake Murray, Columbia, SC (80 mi)
Saluda River, Columbia, SC (80.7 mi)
Davidson River, Brevard, NC (81.1 mi)
Richland Creek, Sugar Hill, GA (83.1 mi)
Level Creek, Suwanee, GA (83.5 mi)

Weather for Calhoun Falls, South Carolina

Current Weather

89.2°F
Sunny
Sunny
93.2°F
93.2°F
45%
SSW 3.6 mph
4.1 mph
89.2°F
68.3°F
0 in
4%
6 mi
1017 mbar
8

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 93°F
L: 67°F
Heavy rain
Fri
H: 78°F
L: 66°F
Heavy rain
Sat
H: 79°F
L: 65°F
Heavy rain
Sun
H: 83°F
L: 67°F
Moderate rain
Mon
H: 83°F
L: 67°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.65 μg/m3
PM10: 12.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 133.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 106 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 11:16 AM
Moon Transit: 6:30 PM
Moonset: 12:56 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:34 AM - 9:04 AM
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Minor Periods

10:46 AM - 12:16 AM
12:26 AM - 1:56 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
92.5°F
66.9°F
76.5°F
73%
0.03 in
91%
0%
12.8 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.41 μg/m3
PM10: 11.93 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 149.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 11:16 AM
Moon Transit: 6:30 PM
Moonset: 12:56 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:34 AM - 9:04 AM
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Minor Periods

10:46 AM - 12:16 AM
12:26 AM - 1:56 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, May 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
77.5°F
66.3°F
70°F
93%
0.93 in
89%
0%
10.3 mph
5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.24 μg/m3
PM10: 11.91 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 148.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 12:26 AM
Moon Transit: 7:21 PM
Moonset: 1:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:27 AM - 9:57 AM
6:51 PM - 9:21 PM

Minor Periods

11:56 AM - 1:26 PM
1:05 AM - 2:35 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
79.2°F
65.2°F
70.6°F
93%
0.99 in
89%
0%
6.9 mph
5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.48 μg/m3
PM10: 6.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 134.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:24 AM
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 1:30 PM
Moon Transit: 8:07 PM
Moonset: 2:07 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:15 AM - 10:45 AM
7:37 PM - 10:07 PM

Minor Periods

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
1:37 AM - 3:07 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
82.9°F
67°F
73.5°F
89%
0.89 in
88%
0%
5.1 mph
5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.49 μg/m3
PM10: 6.11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 134.76 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 2:33 PM
Moon Transit: 8:50 PM
Moonset: 2:35 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
8:20 PM - 10:50 PM

Minor Periods

2:03 PM - 3:33 PM
2:05 AM - 3:35 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, May 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
82.9°F
67°F
72.8°F
90%
0.38 in
86%
0%
5.6 mph
5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.07 μg/m3
PM10: 5.63 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 145.76 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.15 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 3:32 PM
Moon Transit: 9:32 PM
Moonset: 3:00 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:42 AM - 12:12 AM
9:02 PM - 11:32 PM

Minor Periods

3:02 PM - 4:32 PM
2:30 AM - 4:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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