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

Current Water Temperature

48.0°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 6:00 PM EST

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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

31.5°F
Clear
Clear
23°F
31.9°F
47%
W 10.1 mph
16.9 mph
24.8°F
18.7°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1025 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 44°F
L: 15°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 49°F
L: 28°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 42°F
L: 29°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 46°F
L: 32°F
Heavy snow
Sat
H: 36°F
L: 17°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.95 μg/m3
PM10: 12.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 187.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:31 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 12:29 AM
Moon Transit: 7:58 PM
Moonset: 2:23 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:59 AM - 10:29 AM
7:28 PM - 9:58 PM

Minor Periods

11:59 AM - 1:29 PM
1:53 AM - 3:23 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued January 27 at 2:37PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:37 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 4:00 AM

Temperatures are expected to fall below freezing again by 8 PM this evening, after which lingering runoff from melted snow and sleet will refreeze on untreated roads. Patchy black ice can be expected once again tonight through Wednesday morning, especially in spots that are normally shady. Icy patches will remain until temperatures can warm above freezing in the late morning hours on Wednesday. If traveling late tonight and Wednesday morning, be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses and any untreated roadways. Use extra caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways, and in parking lots.


Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
44.1°F
15.3°F
29.2°F
51%
0 in
0%
0%
13.9 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.18 μg/m3
PM10: 7.32 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 182.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:31 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 12:29 AM
Moon Transit: 7:58 PM
Moonset: 2:23 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:59 AM - 10:29 AM
7:28 PM - 9:58 PM

Minor Periods

11:59 AM - 1:29 PM
1:53 AM - 3:23 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
48.7°F
27.9°F
36.6°F
56%
0 in
0%
0%
11.4 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.86 μg/m3
PM10: 10.04 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 181.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:30 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 5:57 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 1:19 PM
Moon Transit: 9:00 PM
Moonset: 3:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Minor Periods

12:49 AM - 2:19 PM
3:05 AM - 4:35 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
42.3°F
29.1°F
35.3°F
46%
0 in
0%
0%
8.9 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.07 μg/m3
PM10: 8.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 5:58 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 2:21 PM
Moon Transit: 10:05 PM
Moonset: 4:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:04 AM - 12:34 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

1:51 PM - 3:21 PM
4:15 AM - 5:45 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
46.2°F
31.5°F
39.1°F
56%
0 in
0%
0%
5.6 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.89 μg/m3
PM10: 15.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 225.74 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 30 mins
Moonrise: 3:29 PM
Moon Transit: 11:09 PM
Moonset: 5:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:09 AM - 1:39 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:59 PM - 4:29 PM
5:18 AM - 6:48 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy snow
35.8°F
17.1°F
30.5°F
89%
0.44 in
70%
36%
13.2 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.47 μg/m3
PM10: 13.77 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 221.06 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:00 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 4:43 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:11 AM - 2:41 PM

Minor Periods

4:13 PM - 5:43 PM
6:12 AM - 7:42 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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