Water Temperature of the Cooper River in Charleston, SC

Current Water Temperature

61.3°F

Measurement Time: Friday, March 27, 2026, 6:24 AM EDT

Today's Tides

High: March 27, 3:58 AM, 5.4 ft
Low: March 27, 10:26 AM, 0.4 ft
High: March 27, 4:34 PM, 4.7 ft
Low: March 27, 10:33 PM, 0.2 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Charleston Harbor; Hog Island Channel; Shutes Folly Island; Folly Island Channel; South Channel; Wando River; Waterfront Park

Cooper River

Station Name: Charleston
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 10 feet

Sensor Depth: -7 feet

Nearest Address:
172–182 Concord St
Charleston, SC 29401
Charleston County

GPS Coordinates: 32.781700, -79.925003

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cooper River, Charleston, SC (0.1 mi)
Cooper River, Charleston, SC (0.1 mi)
Cooper River, Mount Pleasant, SC (1.7 mi)
Cooper River, North Charleston, SC (5.4 mi)
Wando River, Mount Pleasant, SC (5.6 mi)
Ashley River, North Charleston, SC (6.8 mi)
Cooper River, North Charleston, SC (7.8 mi)
Wando River, Charleston, SC (11.3 mi)
Cooper River, Goose Creek, SC (13.9 mi)
Cooper River, Moncks Corner, SC (16.2 mi)
Ashley River, Summerville, SC (16.5 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Isle of Palms, SC (17.8 mi)
Cooper River, Goose Creek, SC (19.1 mi)
Chicken Creek, Goose Creek, SC (19.1 mi)
West Branch Cooper River, Moncks Corner, SC (21.6 mi)

Weather for Charleston, South Carolina

Current Weather

66.7°F

Conditions: Clear

Feels Like: 66.7°F

Heat Index: 60.7°F

Humidity: 100%

Wind: SW 6.9 mph

Wind Gusts: 14.1 mph

Wind Chill: 60.7°F

Dew Point: 58.4°F

Precipitation: 0 in

Cloud Cover: 0%

Visibility: 9 mi

Air Pressure: 1018 mbar

UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 81°F
L: 60°F

Sat
H: 67°F
L: 53°F

Sun
H: 64°F
L: 47°F

Mon
H: 69°F
L: 60°F

Tue
H: 74°F
L: 59°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 5.35 μg/m3

PM10: 6.35 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 158.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 22 mins

Moonrise: 2:19 PM
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 AM
9:06 PM - 11:36 PM

Minor Periods

1:49 PM - 3:19 PM
3:34 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.

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.

Friday, March 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 80.8°F

Low Temperature: 60.3°F

Average Temperature: 68.2°F

Average Humidity: 77%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 12.5 mph

UV Index: 2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 8.55 μg/m3

PM10: 10.03 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 164.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 22 mins

Moonrise: 2:19 PM
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 AM
9:06 PM - 11:36 PM

Minor Periods

1:49 PM - 3:19 PM
3:34 AM - 5:04 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast

High Temperature: 66.7°F

Low Temperature: 52.8°F

Average Temperature: 61.2°F

Average Humidity: 54%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 19.7 mph

UV Index: 1.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 6.99 μg/m3

PM10: 7.43 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 178.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 24 mins

Moonrise: 3:26 PM
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 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:56 PM - 4:26 PM
4:15 AM - 5:45 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy

High Temperature: 63.7°F

Low Temperature: 47.1°F

Average Temperature: 55.9°F

Average Humidity: 56%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 15 mph

UV Index: 1.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 6.95 μg/m3

PM10: 8.73 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 171.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 26 mins

Moonrise: 4:31 PM
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 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:01 PM - 5:31 PM
4:49 AM - 6:19 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, March 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby

High Temperature: 69°F

Low Temperature: 59.7°F

Average Temperature: 62.9°F

Average Humidity: 74%

Precipitation: 0.03 in

Chance of Rain: 85%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 9.8 mph

UV Index: 1.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 9.29 μg/m3

PM10: 13.36 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 166.62 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:24 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 28 mins

Moonrise: 5:33 PM
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 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:03 PM - 6:33 PM
5:18 AM - 6:48 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 73.5°F

Low Temperature: 59.3°F

Average Temperature: 64.9°F

Average Humidity: 75%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 9.6 mph

UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 8.6 μg/m3

PM10: 12.33 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 167.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sun Transit: 1:23 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 30 mins

Moonrise: 6:34 PM
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 AM
1:13 PM - 3:43 PM

Minor Periods

6:04 PM - 7:34 PM
5:46 AM - 7:16 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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Water Temperature of the Cooper River in Charleston, SC

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Fire Weather Watch issued March 27 at 2:00AM EDT until March 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Lake Wind Advisory issued March 27 at 2:04AM EDT until March 28 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

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