Water Temperature of the Saluda River in Columbia, SC

Current Water Temperature

52.9°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

Lake Murray

Saluda River

Station Name: SALUDA RIVER BELOW LK MURRAY DAM NR COLUMBIA, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 194 feet

Nearest Address:
Old Rapids Road
Columbia, SC 29072
Lexington County

GPS Coordinates: 34.0509822, -81.2095418

Nearby Water Temperatures

Lake Murray, Columbia, SC (0.6 mi)
Saluda River, Columbia, SC (7.4 mi)
Broad River, Columbia, SC (7.8 mi)
Broad River, Jenkinsville, SC (16.1 mi)
Little Saluda River, Leesville, SC (20.3 mi)
Saluda River, Prosperity, SC (20.8 mi)
McTier Creek, Monetta, SC (30.5 mi)
Wateree River, Lugoff, SC (34.5 mi)
Tyger River, Delta, SC (38.6 mi)
Enoree River, Whitmire, SC (38.7 mi)
Cedar Creek, Heath Springs, SC (38.9 mi)
Broad River, Carlisle, SC (39.5 mi)
Catawba River, Great Falls, SC (42 mi)
Lake Strom Thurmond, McCormick, SC (66.7 mi)
Lake Marion, Pineville, SC (73 mi)

Weather for Columbia, South Carolina

Current Weather

59.4°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
59.4°F
65.2°F
32%
ENE 14.1 mph
16.2 mph
64.7°F
32.1°F
0 in
75%
9 mi
1031 mbar
5.9

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 73°F
L: 49°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 72°F
L: 44°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 78°F
L: 48°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 85°F
L: 54°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 80°F
L: 54°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.05 μg/m3
PM10: 6.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 157.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 121 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 1:30 AM
Moon Transit: 6:14 AM
Moonset: 10:58 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 53.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:44 AM - 8:14 AM
7:22 PM - 9:52 PM

Minor Periods

10:28 AM - 11:58 AM
1:00 AM - 2:30 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued April 7 at 8:28PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Tue April 7, 2026, 8:28 PM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 8:00 PM

A cold front is expected to move in tonight bringing breezy winds with low relative humidity generally between 20 to 30 percent. Breezy winds and low relative humidity combined with dry fuels as determined by forestry partners, an elevated fire weather threat will be in place across the Midlands and CSRA Wednesday. Outdoor fires will have the potential to spread quickly, increasing the danger of wildfires. Avoid any activity that could spark a fire. In addition, the Forestry Commission has issued a red flag fire alert starting Wednesday morning.


Lake Wind Advisory issued April 8 at 2:21AM EDT until April 8 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 2:21 AM
Expires: Wed April 8, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake Marion * WHEN...Until noon EDT today. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Marion will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Boaters on Lake Marion should use extra caution since strong winds and rough waves can overturn small craft.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
73°F
49.1°F
59.5°F
34%
0 in
0%
0%
14.8 mph
1.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.05 μg/m3
PM10: 5.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 166.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 1:30 AM
Moon Transit: 6:14 AM
Moonset: 10:58 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 53.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:44 AM - 8:14 AM
7:22 PM - 9:52 PM

Minor Periods

10:28 AM - 11:58 AM
1:00 AM - 2:30 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
71.6°F
43.9°F
56.7°F
46%
0 in
0%
0%
10.1 mph
1.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.25 μg/m3
PM10: 7.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 2:19 AM
Moon Transit: 7:05 AM
Moonset: 11:54 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:35 AM - 9:05 AM
8:13 PM - 10:43 PM

Minor Periods

11:24 AM - 12:54 AM
1:49 AM - 3:19 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, April 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
77.5°F
47.5°F
61.8°F
46%
0 in
0%
0%
5.1 mph
1.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.47 μg/m3
PM10: 8.49 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 203.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:26 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 3:02 AM
Moon Transit: 7:55 AM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 31.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:25 AM - 9:55 AM
9:03 PM - 11:33 PM

Minor Periods

12:24 AM - 1:54 PM
2:32 AM - 4:02 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
84.9°F
53.8°F
67.5°F
44%
0 in
0%
0%
5.8 mph
2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.97 μg/m3
PM10: 9.07 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 211.52 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 3:39 AM
Moon Transit: 8:44 AM
Moonset: 1:56 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:14 AM - 10:44 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

1:26 PM - 2:56 PM
3:09 AM - 4:39 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
80.4°F
54.2°F
67.5°F
50%
0 in
0%
0%
11.2 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.16 μg/m3
PM10: 8.98 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 214.2 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 86 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 4:12 AM
Moon Transit: 9:31 AM
Moonset: 2:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:01 AM - 11:31 AM

Minor Periods

2:29 PM - 3:59 PM
3:42 AM - 5:12 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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