Water Temperature of the Cooper River in Charleston, SC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Waterfront Park; Cruise Ship Terminal; Charleston Pier; Customs HouseStation Name: COOPER R AT CUSTOMS HOUSE (AUX) AT CHARLESTON, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Nearest Address:
192 Concord St
Charleston, SC 29401
Charleston County
GPS Coordinates: 32.7804544, -79.923699
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Weather for Charleston, South Carolina
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 86°F
L: 60°F

Sat
H: 66°F
L: 53°F

Sun
H: 62°F
L: 48°F

Mon
H: 67°F
L: 60°F

Tue
H: 71°F
L: 60°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 121 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 9:36 PM
Moonset: 4:04 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 67.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:02 AM - 12:32 AM9:06 PM - 11:36 PM
Minor Periods
1:49 PM - 3:19 PM3:34 AM - 5:04 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Fire Weather Watch issued March 27 at 2:00AM EDT until March 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri March 27, 2026, 2:00 AM
Expires: Fri March 27, 2026, 10:00 AM
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING DUE TO CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY, DRY FUELS AND GUSTY WINDS FOR JENKINS, SCREVEN, CANDLER, BULLOCH, EFFINGHAM, TATTNALL, EVANS, INLAND BRYAN, COASTAL BRYAN, INLAND CHATHAM, COASTAL CHATHAM, LONG, INLAND LIBERTY, ALLENDALE, HAMPTON, INLAND COLLETON, DORCHESTER, INLAND BERKELEY, INLAND JASPER, BEAUFORT, COASTAL COLLETON, CHARLESTON, COASTAL JASPER, AND TIDAL BERKELEY... The National Weather Service in Charleston SC has issued a Fire Weather Watch. * AFFECTED AREA...In Georgia, Jenkins, Screven, Candler, Bulloch, Effingham, Tattnall, Evans, Inland Bryan, Coastal Bryan, Inland Chatham, Coastal Chatham, Long, and Inland Liberty. In South Carolina, Allendale, Hampton, Inland Colleton, Dorchester, Inland Berkeley, Inland Jasper, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, Charleston, Coastal Jasper, and Tidal Berkeley. * TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening. Follow all fire restrictions. Avoid activities that could cause sparks.
Fire Weather Watch issued March 27 at 6:51AM EDT until March 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri March 27, 2026, 6:51 AM
Expires: Fri March 27, 2026, 3:00 PM
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING DUE TO CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY, DRY FUELS AND GUSTY WINDS ACROSS THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY AND PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST GEORGIA... * AFFECTED AREA...In Georgia, Jenkins, Screven, Candler, Bulloch, Effingham, Tattnall, Evans, Inland Bryan, Coastal Bryan, Inland Chatham, Coastal Chatham, Long, and Inland Liberty. In South Carolina, Allendale, Hampton, Inland Colleton, Dorchester, Inland Berkeley, Inland Jasper, Beaufort, Coastal Colleton, Charleston, Coastal Jasper, and Tidal Berkeley. * TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening. Follow all fire restrictions. Avoid activities that could cause sparks.
Lake Wind Advisory issued March 27 at 2:04AM EDT until March 28 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri March 27, 2026, 2:04 AM
Expires: Fri March 27, 2026, 10:15 AM
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 2 to 3 feet expected on Lake Moultrie. * WHERE...Lake Moultrie. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Boaters on Lake Moultrie should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Lake Wind Advisory issued March 27 at 6:46AM EDT until March 28 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri March 27, 2026, 6:46 AM
Expires: Fri March 27, 2026, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 2 to 3 feet expected on Lake Moultrie. * WHERE...Lake Moultrie. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 2 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Moultrie will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Boaters on Lake Moultrie should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 9:36 PM
Moonset: 4:04 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 67.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:02 AM - 12:32 AM9:06 PM - 11:36 PM
Minor Periods
1:49 PM - 3:19 PM3:34 AM - 5:04 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 10:27 PM
Moonset: 4:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 77.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:55 AM - 1:25 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:56 PM - 4:26 PM4:15 AM - 5:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 11:14 PM
Moonset: 5:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:44 AM - 2:14 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:01 PM - 5:31 PM4:49 AM - 6:19 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 PM
Moonset: 5:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:30 AM - 3:00 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:03 PM - 6:33 PM5:18 AM - 6:48 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:23 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:13 PM - 3:43 PM
Minor Periods
6:04 PM - 7:34 PM5:46 AM - 7:16 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
