Water Temperature of the Saluda River in Columbia, SC

Current Water Temperature

60.4°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 2:30 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

76.1°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 43%
Feels Like: 75°F
Wind: ENE 3.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 3.4 mph
Pressure: 29.98 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0.3

Weather Forecast

Overcast
Thu
H: 82°F
L: 59°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 77°F
L: 65°F
Light rain
Sat
H: 69°F
L: 59°F
Light rain shower
Sun
H: 81°F
L: 66°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 82°F
L: 62°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6 μg/m3
PM10: 6.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 196 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 115 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:24 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 5:18 AM
Moon Transit: 11:38 AM
Moonset: 5:50 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:08 AM - 1:38 PM

Minor Periods

5:20 PM - 6:50 PM
4:48 AM - 6:18 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 68.6°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Chance of Rain: 12%
Wind: 5.4 mph
UV Index: 4.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.31 μg/m3
PM10: 8.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 220.38 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:24 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 5:18 AM
Moon Transit: 11:38 AM
Moonset: 5:50 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:08 AM - 1:38 PM

Minor Periods

5:20 PM - 6:50 PM
4:48 AM - 6:18 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, October 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 69.9°F
Average Humidity: 51%
Chance of Rain: 17%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 3.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.29 μg/m3
PM10: 9.66 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 197.88 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.25 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:25 AM
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 6:58 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 33 mins
Moonrise: 6:22 AM
Moon Transit: 12:23 AM
Moonset: 6:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:43 AM - 3:13 AM
11:53 AM - 2:23 PM

Minor Periods

5:47 PM - 7:17 PM
5:52 AM - 7:22 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light rain
Average Temperature: 63°F
Average Humidity: 93%
Chance of Rain: 93%
Wind: 18.3 mph
UV Index: 0.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.09 μg/m3
PM10: 8.23 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 150.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.25 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:26 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 6:57 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 7:24 AM
Moon Transit: 1:08 PM
Moonset: 6:45 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:28 AM - 3:58 AM
12:38 AM - 3:08 PM

Minor Periods

6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
6:54 AM - 8:24 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light rain shower
Average Temperature: 73.1°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Chance of Rain: 85%
Wind: 17 mph
UV Index: 5.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.95 μg/m3
PM10: 2.08 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 113.39 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:27 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 6:56 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 8:26 AM
Moon Transit: 1:53 PM
Moonset: 7:14 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:13 AM - 4:43 AM
1:23 PM - 3:53 PM

Minor Periods

6:44 PM - 8:14 PM
7:56 AM - 9:26 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Monday, October 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 69.8°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 6%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 6.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.18 μg/m3
PM10: 3.23 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.11 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.22 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:27 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 6:54 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 9:28 AM
Moon Transit: 2:40 PM
Moonset: 7:47 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:59 AM - 5:29 AM
2:10 PM - 4:40 PM

Minor Periods

7:17 PM - 8:47 PM
8:58 AM - 10:28 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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