Water Temperature of the Saluda River in Columbia, SC
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Measurement Time: Friday, March 21, 2025, 8:45 AM EDT
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Station Name: SALUDA RIVER BELOW LK MURRAY DAM NR COLUMBIA, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 194 feet / 59 meters
Nearest Address:
Old Rapids Road
Columbia, SC 29072
Lexington County
GPS Coordinates: 34.0509822, -81.2095418
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Broad River, Carlisle, SC (39.5 mi)
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Lake Marion, Pineville, SC (73.0 mi)
Weather for Columbia, South Carolina
Current Weather

Humidity: 32%
Feels Like: 50.2°F
Wind: NNW 5.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.4 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 5.6
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 64°F
L: 40°F

Sat
H: 74°F
L: 42°F

Sun
H: 74°F
L: 47°F

Mon
H: 71°F
L: 53°F

Tue
H: 75°F
L: 50°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 121 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 6:39 AM
Moonset: 11:23 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:09 AM - 8:39 AM7:49 PM - 10:19 PM
Minor Periods
10:53 AM - 12:23 AM1:24 AM - 2:54 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Thu March 20, 2025, 2:44 PM
Expires: Fri March 21, 2025, 8:00 PM
The combination of continued breezy winds and dry air on Friday raises concerns for dangerous fire behavior across the area. Very dry high pressure is expected to push through the southeastern US, with min RH values on Friday afternoon forecast to fall into the 15-20% range. Additionally, the South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a Red Flag Fire Alert until further notice. Please act with diligence to avoid wildfires occurring on Friday.
Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Thu March 20, 2025, 2:44 PM
Expires: Fri March 21, 2025, 8:00 PM
The combination of continued breezy winds and dry air on Friday raises concerns for dangerous fire behavior across the area. Very dry high pressure is expected to push through the southeastern US, with min RH values on Friday afternoon forecast to fall into the 15-20% range. Additionally, the South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a Red Flag Fire Alert until further notice. Please act with diligence to avoid wildfires occurring on Friday.
Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Thu March 20, 2025, 2:44 PM
Expires: Fri March 21, 2025, 8:00 PM
The combination of continued breezy winds and dry air on Friday raises concerns for dangerous fire behavior across the area. Very dry high pressure is expected to push through the southeastern US, with min RH values on Friday afternoon forecast to fall into the 15-20% range. Additionally, the South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a Red Flag Fire Alert until further notice. Please act with diligence to avoid wildfires occurring on Friday.
Special Weather Statement issued March 21 at 7:39AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Fri March 21, 2025, 7:39 AM
Expires: Fri March 21, 2025, 8:00 PM
The combination of continued breezy winds and dry air on today raises concerns for dangerous fire behavior across the area. Very dry high pressure is expected to push through the southeastern US, with min RH values this afternoon forecast to fall into the 15-20% range. Additionally, the South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a Red Flag Fire Alert until further notice. Please act with diligence to avoid wildfires occurring this afternoon.
Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Thu March 20, 2025, 2:44 PM
Expires: Fri March 21, 2025, 8:00 PM
The combination of continued breezy winds and dry air on Friday raises concerns for dangerous fire behavior across the area. Very dry high pressure is expected to push through the southeastern US, with min RH values on Friday afternoon forecast to fall into the 15-20% range. Additionally, the South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a Red Flag Fire Alert until further notice. Please act with diligence to avoid wildfires occurring on Friday.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.6°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 6:39 AM
Moonset: 11:23 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:09 AM - 8:39 AM7:49 PM - 10:19 PM
Minor Periods
10:53 AM - 12:23 AM1:24 AM - 2:54 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 57.3°F
Average Humidity: 50%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 1.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 7:33 AM
Moonset: 12:17 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 32.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:03 AM - 9:33 AM8:44 PM - 11:14 PM
Minor Periods
11:47 AM - 1:17 PM2:21 AM - 3:51 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.5°F
Average Humidity: 46%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 1.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 97 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 8:28 AM
Moonset: 1:17 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:58 AM - 10:28 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
12:47 AM - 2:17 PM3:13 AM - 4:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.8°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 111.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 9:23 AM
Moonset: 2:24 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:53 AM - 11:23 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:54 PM - 3:24 PM3:59 AM - 5:29 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 62.2°F
Average Humidity: 54%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 10:17 AM
Moonset: 3:33 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:47 AM - 12:17 AM
Minor Periods
3:03 PM - 4:33 PM4:39 AM - 6:09 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5