Water Temperature of Richard B. Russell Lake in Calhoun Falls, SC
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Measurement Time: Sunday, July 20, 2025, 3:00 PM EDT
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Station Name: RUSSELL LAKE ABOVE CALHOUN FALLS, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 486 feet / 148 meters
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

Humidity: 62%
Feels Like: 97.6°F
Wind: W 11 mph
Wind Gusts: 17.8 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.1
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 97°F
L: 78°F

Mon
H: 98°F
L: 77°F

Tue
H: 96°F
L: 75°F

Wed
H: 94°F
L: 75°F

Thu
H: 92°F
L: 72°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 97 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:36 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 9:30 AM
Moonset: 5:07 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Minor Periods
4:37 PM - 6:07 PM1:33 AM - 3:03 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 1:18PM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Sun July 20, 2025, 1:18 PM
Expires: Sun July 20, 2025, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 1:18PM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Sun July 20, 2025, 1:18 PM
Expires: Sun July 20, 2025, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 12:29PM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Sun July 20, 2025, 12:29 PM
Expires: Mon July 21, 2025, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 12:29PM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Sun July 20, 2025, 12:29 PM
Expires: Mon July 21, 2025, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 12:47PM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Effective: Sun July 20, 2025, 12:47 PM
Expires: Mon July 21, 2025, 2:00 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 86.3°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:36 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 9:30 AM
Moonset: 5:07 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Minor Periods
4:37 PM - 6:07 PM1:33 AM - 3:03 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 84.1°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:36 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 10:32 AM
Moonset: 6:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:02 AM - 12:32 AM
Minor Periods
5:47 PM - 7:17 PM2:23 AM - 3:53 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:37 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 11:36 AM
Moonset: 7:20 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:06 AM - 1:36 PM
Minor Periods
6:50 PM - 8:20 PM3:21 AM - 4:51 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83.3°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:37 PM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 12:38 AM
Moonset: 8:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:39 AM - 3:09 AM12:08 AM - 2:38 PM
Minor Periods
7:44 PM - 9:14 PM4:28 AM - 5:58 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.4°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:37 PM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 1:37 PM
Moonset: 8:57 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:40 AM - 4:10 AM1:07 PM - 3:37 PM
Minor Periods
8:27 PM - 9:57 PM5:38 AM - 7:08 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5