Water Temperature of the Saluda River in Columbia, SC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 12:00 AM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Saluda Riverwalk; Riverbanks Botanical Garden; West Columbia, SCSponsored Content
Station Name: SALUDA RIVER NEAR COLUMBIA, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 180 feet / 55 meters
Nearest Address:
398-280 Candi Ln
Columbia, SC 29210
Richland County
GPS Coordinates: 34.0140416, -81.0878717
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Catawba River, Great Falls, SC (41.9 mi)
Broad River, Carlisle, SC (44.4 mi)
Tyger River, Delta, SC (44.6 mi)
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Lake Marion, Pineville, SC (65.9 mi)
Santee River, Pineville, SC (66.7 mi)
Weather for Columbia, South Carolina
Current Weather

Humidity: 91%
Feels Like: 85°F
Wind: WNW 4 mph
Wind Gusts: 8.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 8 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 105°F
L: 81°F

Thu
H: 100°F
L: 79°F

Fri
H: 100°F
L: 75°F

Sat
H: 96°F
L: 73°F

Sun
H: 96°F
L: 74°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 103 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 1:46 PM
Moonset: 9:27 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:58 AM - 4:28 AM1:16 PM - 3:46 PM
Minor Periods
8:57 PM - 10:27 PM5:32 AM - 7:02 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued June 24 at 9:24PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:24 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Little relief from heat overnight and heat index values up to 105-110 Wednesday afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued June 24 at 9:24PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:24 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Little relief from heat overnight and heat index values up to 105-110 Wednesday afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued June 24 at 9:24PM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 9:24 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Little relief from heat overnight and heat index values up to 105-110 Wednesday afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 93°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Wind: 16.3 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 119.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 1:46 PM
Moonset: 9:27 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:58 AM - 4:28 AM1:16 PM - 3:46 PM
Minor Periods
8:57 PM - 10:27 PM5:32 AM - 7:02 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 89.8°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 111.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 2:47 PM
Moonset: 10:17 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:02 AM - 5:32 AM2:17 PM - 4:47 PM
Minor Periods
9:47 PM - 11:17 PM6:42 AM - 8:12 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 86.9°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 3:44 PM
Moonset: 10:57 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:01 AM - 6:31 AM3:14 PM - 5:44 PM
Minor Periods
10:27 PM - 11:57 PM7:53 AM - 9:23 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 85.3°F
Average Humidity: 57%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 4:35 PM
Moonset: 11:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:54 AM - 7:24 AM4:05 PM - 6:35 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:01 AM - 10:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.7°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 5:21 PM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:42 AM - 8:12 AM4:51 PM - 7:21 PM
Minor Periods
10:06 AM - 11:36 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5