Water Temperature of the Saluda River in Columbia, SC

Current Water Temperature

53.8°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 12:45 PM 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

84°F
Sunny
Sunny
80.2°F
81.9°F
19%
WSW 9.4 mph
10.8 mph
85.7°F
35.9°F
0 in
25%
6 mi
1019 mbar
2.6

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 88°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 87°F
L: 54°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 86°F
L: 57°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 87°F
L: 61°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 85°F
L: 59°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.55 μg/m3
PM10: 10.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 207.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 118 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sun Transit: 1:23 PM
Sunset: 8:02 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 11:02 AM
Moon Transit: 6:39 PM
Moonset: 1:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:52 AM - 9:22 AM
6:09 PM - 8:39 PM

Minor Periods

10:32 AM - 12:02 AM
12:49 AM - 2:19 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 1:38PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 1:38 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 8:00 PM

Smoke from wildfires in central and southern Georgia are moving into the CSRA and Midlands, causing reduced visibilities, with some locations dropping to between 3 and 6 miles, or briefly lower in thicker pockets of dense smoke. This may create hazardous travel, especially for motorists driving along and south of I-20, where visibility can change quickly over short distances. In addition, people with asthma or other respiratory sensitivities may experience irritation and should consider limiting prolonged time outdoors.


Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
87.8°F
51.8°F
69.6°F
43%
0 in
0%
0%
9.4 mph
7.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.62 μg/m3
PM10: 10.49 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 182.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 108.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sun Transit: 1:23 PM
Sunset: 8:02 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 11:02 AM
Moon Transit: 6:39 PM
Moonset: 1:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:52 AM - 9:22 AM
6:09 PM - 8:39 PM

Minor Periods

10:32 AM - 12:02 AM
12:49 AM - 2:19 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
86.5°F
54.4°F
72°F
35%
0 in
0%
0%
10.3 mph
7.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.68 μg/m3
PM10: 10.68 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 194.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 110.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:44 AM
Sun Transit: 1:23 PM
Sunset: 8:03 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 12:13 AM
Moon Transit: 7:37 PM
Moonset: 2:11 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:52 AM - 10:22 AM
7:07 PM - 9:37 PM

Minor Periods

11:43 AM - 1:13 PM
1:41 AM - 3:11 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, April 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
85.5°F
57.1°F
71°F
44%
0 in
0%
0%
12.8 mph
6.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.31 μg/m3
PM10: 10.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 187.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:43 AM
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:03 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 1:22 PM
Moon Transit: 8:30 PM
Moonset: 2:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:47 AM - 11:17 AM
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Minor Periods

12:52 AM - 2:22 PM
2:24 AM - 3:54 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
87.4°F
60.6°F
70.4°F
59%
0.05 in
88%
0%
14.1 mph
7.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.35 μg/m3
PM10: 8.06 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.28 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:42 AM
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 2:29 PM
Moon Transit: 9:18 PM
Moonset: 3:28 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:37 AM - 12:07 AM
8:48 PM - 11:18 PM

Minor Periods

1:59 PM - 3:29 PM
2:58 AM - 4:28 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
84.8°F
58.7°F
70.7°F
65%
0.01 in
71%
0%
14.3 mph
7.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.4 μg/m3
PM10: 7.52 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 237.43 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 3:31 PM
Moon Transit: 10:02 PM
Moonset: 3:59 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:23 AM - 12:53 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:01 PM - 4:31 PM
3:29 AM - 4:59 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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