Water Temperature of the Saluda River in Columbia, SC

Current Water Temperature

51.4°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 8:00 AM EST

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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

59.4°F
Overcast
Overcast
59.4°F
59°F
64%
W 5.1 mph
6.9 mph
58.5°F
45.7°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1022 mbar
1.7

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 62°F
L: 38°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 45°F
L: 40°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 39°F
L: 26°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Sun
H: 31°F
L: 26°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Mon
H: 35°F
L: 23°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 23.95 μg/m3
PM10: 24.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 280.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 51 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 9:41 AM
Moon Transit: 3:39 PM
Moonset: 9:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:00 AM - 6:30 AM
3:09 PM - 5:39 PM

Minor Periods

9:17 PM - 10:47 PM
9:11 AM - 10:41 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 7:05AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 7:05 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation likely. Sleet and ice accumulations may cause significant travel hazards. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Thursday, January 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
61.9°F
37.6°F
47.7°F
72%
0.01 in
76%
0%
7.2 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 19.2 μg/m3
PM10: 20.67 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 317.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 9:41 AM
Moon Transit: 3:39 PM
Moonset: 9:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:00 AM - 6:30 AM
3:09 PM - 5:39 PM

Minor Periods

9:17 PM - 10:47 PM
9:11 AM - 10:41 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, January 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
45.1°F
40.4°F
43.7°F
90%
0 in
0%
0%
8.7 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 16.19 μg/m3
PM10: 16.37 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 311.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 50 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:46 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 10:08 AM
Moon Transit: 9:54 AM
Moonset: 10:51 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:24 AM - 11:54 AM
9:24 AM - 11:54 AM

Minor Periods

10:21 PM - 11:51 PM
9:38 AM - 11:08 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
39°F
25.6°F
35°F
68%
0.07 in
83%
6%
13.2 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.75 μg/m3
PM10: 7.82 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 191.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 10:36 AM
Moon Transit: 5:10 PM
Moonset: 11:56 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:30 AM - 8:00 AM
4:40 PM - 7:10 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:06 AM - 11:36 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
30.7°F
25.5°F
27.9°F
88%
0.37 in
72%
44%
11.6 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.87 μg/m3
PM10: 4.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 231.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:25 AM
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:48 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 11:05 AM
Moon Transit: 6:00 PM
Moonset: 12:56 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:18 AM - 8:48 AM
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Minor Periods

10:35 AM - 12:05 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, January 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
35.2°F
22.8°F
32.1°F
90%
0.17 in
83%
14%
16.6 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.34 μg/m3
PM10: 4.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 249.31 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 31.85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:25 AM
Sun Transit: 12:36 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 11:40 AM
Moon Transit: 6:53 PM
Moonset: 1:05 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:09 AM - 9:39 AM
6:23 PM - 8:53 PM

Minor Periods

11:10 AM - 12:40 AM
12:35 AM - 2:05 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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