Water Temperature of the Saluda River in Columbia, SC

Current Water Temperature

63.0°F 17.2°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
63.0°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 8:00 PM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Lake Murray

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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

54°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 65%
Feels Like: 50.4°F
Wind: SW 3.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 3.8 mph
Pressure: 30.04 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 16.1 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Overcast
Wed
H: 75°F
L: 48°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 69°F
L: 46°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 60°F
L: 40°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 57°F
L: 35°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 56°F
L: 34°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
9.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
9.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
48 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
15.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
228 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 30m daylight
Sunrise 6:54 AM
Solar Noon 12:08 PM
Sunset 5:23 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:16 AM
Transit 2:04 PM
Moonset 6:51 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:08 AM - 3:38 AM
1:34 PM - 4:04 PM

Minor Periods

8:46 AM - 10:16 AM
6:21 PM - 7:51 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 62.2°F
Average Humidity: 55%
Chance of Rain: 3%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 4.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
9.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
9.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
64.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
10.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
203.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 30m daylight
Sunrise 6:54 AM
Solar Noon 12:08 PM
Sunset 5:23 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:16 AM
Transit 2:04 PM
Moonset 6:51 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:08 AM - 3:38 AM
1:34 PM - 4:04 PM

Minor Periods

8:46 AM - 10:16 AM
6:21 PM - 7:51 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 61.9°F
Average Humidity: 54%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 19.9 mph
UV Index: 4.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
72.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
152.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 28m daylight
Sunrise 6:55 AM
Solar Noon 12:09 PM
Sunset 5:23 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:10 AM
Transit 2:55 PM
Moonset 7:43 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:00 AM - 4:30 AM
2:25 PM - 4:55 PM

Minor Periods

9:40 AM - 11:10 AM
7:13 PM - 8:43 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 48.7°F
Average Humidity: 55%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 4.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
59.7 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
144.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 26m daylight
Sunrise 6:56 AM
Solar Noon 12:09 PM
Sunset 5:22 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:57 AM
Transit 3:46 PM
Moonset 8:39 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:51 AM - 5:21 AM
3:16 PM - 5:46 PM

Minor Periods

10:27 AM - 11:57 AM
8:09 PM - 9:39 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 44.6°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 4.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
58.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
152.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 25m daylight
Sunrise 6:57 AM
Solar Noon 12:09 PM
Sunset 5:21 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:38 AM
Transit 4:35 PM
Moonset 9:37 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:41 AM - 6:11 AM
4:05 PM - 6:35 PM

Minor Periods

11:08 AM - 12:38 PM
9:07 PM - 10:37 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 44.8°F
Average Humidity: 48%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 3.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
43.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
6.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
192.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 23m daylight
Sunrise 6:58 AM
Solar Noon 12:09 PM
Sunset 5:21 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:13 PM
Transit 5:21 PM
Moonset 10:36 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:28 AM - 6:58 AM
4:51 PM - 7:21 PM

Minor Periods

11:43 AM - 1:13 PM
10:06 PM - 11:36 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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