Water Temperature of the Saluda River in Columbia, SC

Current Water Temperature

57.4°F

Measurement Time: Monday, March 23, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

Saluda Riverwalk; Riverbanks Botanical Garden; West Columbia, SC

Saluda River

Station Name: SALUDA RIVER NEAR COLUMBIA, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 180 feet

Nearest Address:
398-280 Candi Ln
Columbia, SC 29210
Richland County

GPS Coordinates: 34.0140416, -81.0878717

Nearby Water Temperatures

Broad River, Columbia, SC (2.5 mi)
Saluda River, Columbia, SC (7.4 mi)
Lake Murray, Columbia, SC (8 mi)
Broad River, Jenkinsville, SC (22 mi)
Little Saluda River, Leesville, SC (27.5 mi)
Saluda River, Prosperity, SC (28.1 mi)
Wateree River, Lugoff, SC (29.5 mi)
McTier Creek, Monetta, SC (34.5 mi)
Cedar Creek, Heath Springs, SC (38.4 mi)
Catawba River, Great Falls, SC (41.9 mi)
Broad River, Carlisle, SC (44.4 mi)
Tyger River, Delta, SC (44.6 mi)
Enoree River, Whitmire, SC (44.9 mi)
Lake Marion, Pineville, SC (65.9 mi)
Santee River, Pineville, SC (66.7 mi)

Weather for Columbia, South Carolina

Current Weather

57.9°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
55.1°F
57.3°F
24%
NE 13.2 mph
18.5 mph
54.4°F
23.4°F
0 in
75%
9 mi
1022 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 62°F
L: 48°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 61°F
L: 46°F
Partly Cloudy
Thu
H: 75°F
L: 51°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 85°F
L: 60°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 63°F
L: 49°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 3.85 μg/m3
PM10: 4.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 91 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 11:00 AM
Moon Transit: 6:42 PM
Moonset: 1:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 34.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:55 AM - 9:25 AM
6:12 PM - 8:42 PM

Minor Periods

10:30 AM - 12:00 AM
12:50 AM - 2:20 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued March 23 at 1:50AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Mon March 23, 2026, 1:50 AM
Expires: Mon March 23, 2026, 10:45 PM

The combination of relative humidities falling near or below 30 percent, northerly wind gusts up to 25-30 mph, and dry fine fuels will create increased fire danger conditions across parts of the northern and western Midlands. Given the dry vegetation and increased winds outdoor fires will have the potential to spread quickly, increasing the danger of wildfires. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution as fires can quickly get out of control under these conditions.


Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
61.9°F
48.4°F
54.1°F
37%
0 in
0%
0%
14.5 mph
1.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.81 μg/m3
PM10: 4.99 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 181.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 11:00 AM
Moon Transit: 6:42 PM
Moonset: 1:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 34.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:55 AM - 9:25 AM
6:12 PM - 8:42 PM

Minor Periods

10:30 AM - 12:00 AM
12:50 AM - 2:20 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
60.6°F
45.9°F
51.6°F
52%
0 in
0%
0%
7.6 mph
1.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.85 μg/m3
PM10: 10.46 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 206.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 109 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 12:02 AM
Moon Transit: 7:45 PM
Moonset: 2:27 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:58 AM - 10:28 AM
7:15 PM - 9:45 PM

Minor Periods

11:32 AM - 1:02 PM
1:57 AM - 3:27 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
75°F
51.4°F
61.3°F
67%
0 in
0%
0%
10.1 mph
1.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.5 μg/m3
PM10: 15.89 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 216.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 1:10 PM
Moon Transit: 8:45 PM
Moonset: 3:24 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 56.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
8:15 PM - 10:45 PM

Minor Periods

12:40 AM - 2:10 PM
2:54 AM - 4:24 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, March 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
85.1°F
60°F
71.9°F
62%
0 in
0%
0%
14.8 mph
2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.17 μg/m3
PM10: 8.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 188.12 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.31 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 2:20 PM
Moon Transit: 9:40 PM
Moonset: 4:13 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 67.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:57 AM - 12:27 AM
9:10 PM - 11:40 PM

Minor Periods

1:50 PM - 3:20 PM
3:43 AM - 5:13 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
62.5°F
48.7°F
56.8°F
42%
0 in
0%
0%
16.6 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 1:29 PM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 3:28 PM
Moon Transit: 10:32 PM
Moonset: 4:52 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 77.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:50 AM - 1:20 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:58 PM - 4:28 PM
4:22 AM - 5:52 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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