Water Temperature of the Cooper River in North Charleston, SC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, July 11, 2025, 5:00 PM EDT
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Station Name: COOPER R AT PORTS AUTHORITY PIER K CHARLESTON, SC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: -16 feet / -5 meters
Nearest Address:
1031 Pierside St
North Charleston, SC 29405
Charleston County
GPS Coordinates: 32.85569444, -79.9526667
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Weather for North Charleston, South Carolina
Current Weather

Humidity: 91%
Feels Like: 77.7°F
Wind: SW 7.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 13.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 95°F
L: 74°F

Sat
H: 91°F
L: 75°F

Sun
H: 93°F
L: 77°F

Mon
H: 90°F
L: 77°F

Tue
H: 89°F
L: 77°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 87 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 1:47 AM
Moonset: 6:48 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:17 AM - 3:47 AM3:07 PM - 5:37 PM
Minor Periods
9:03 PM - 10:33 PM6:18 AM - 7:48 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 8:21PM EDT until July 11 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 8:21 PM
Expires: Fri July 11, 2025, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast South Carolina, including the following counties, Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester. * WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 817 PM EDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Local officials reported standing water in the Azalea Square Shopping Center, Trolley Road between Midland Parkway and Springview Lane as well as Jockey Court. In addition, Trinity Drive and Salem Drive in College Park Estates were impassible due to flooding. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Ladson, Ridgeville, Knightsville, Sangaree, Jedburg and College Park.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 11 at 8:01PM EDT until July 11 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 8:01 PM
Expires: Fri July 11, 2025, 8:45 PM
At 801 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from over Sullivan's Island to 8 miles south of Kiawah Island, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Hanahan, Johns Island, James Island, West Ashley, Downtown Charleston, Fort Sumter, I-26/I-526 Interchange and Daniel Island. This includes the following highways... I-26 between mile markers 214 and 221. I-526 between mile markers 11 and 17...and between mile markers 19 and 31.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 8:21PM EDT until July 11 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 8:21 PM
Expires: Fri July 11, 2025, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast South Carolina, including the following counties, Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester. * WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 817 PM EDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Local officials reported standing water in the Azalea Square Shopping Center, Trolley Road between Midland Parkway and Springview Lane as well as Jockey Court. In addition, Trinity Drive and Salem Drive in College Park Estates were impassible due to flooding. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Ladson, Ridgeville, Knightsville, Sangaree, Jedburg and College Park.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 11 at 8:01PM EDT until July 11 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 8:01 PM
Expires: Fri July 11, 2025, 8:45 PM
At 801 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from over Sullivan's Island to 8 miles south of Kiawah Island, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Hanahan, Johns Island, James Island, West Ashley, Downtown Charleston, Fort Sumter, I-26/I-526 Interchange and Daniel Island. This includes the following highways... I-26 between mile markers 214 and 221. I-526 between mile markers 11 and 17...and between mile markers 19 and 31.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 8:21PM EDT until July 11 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 8:21 PM
Expires: Fri July 11, 2025, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast South Carolina, including the following counties, Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester. * WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 817 PM EDT, emergency management reported heavy rain in the advisory area due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Local officials reported standing water in the Azalea Square Shopping Center, Trolley Road between Midland Parkway and Springview Lane as well as Jockey Court. In addition, Trinity Drive and Salem Drive in College Park Estates were impassible due to flooding. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... North Charleston, Summerville, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Ladson, Ridgeville, Knightsville, Sangaree, Jedburg and College Park.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.4°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 1:47 AM
Moonset: 6:48 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:17 AM - 3:47 AM3:07 PM - 5:37 PM
Minor Periods
9:03 PM - 10:33 PM6:18 AM - 7:48 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83.2°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 112.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 2:40 AM
Moonset: 7:53 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 92.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:10 AM - 4:40 AM3:58 PM - 6:28 PM
Minor Periods
9:39 PM - 11:09 PM7:23 AM - 8:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.6°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 120.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 3:30 AM
Moonset: 8:59 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:00 AM - 5:30 AM4:47 PM - 7:17 PM
Minor Periods
10:11 PM - 11:41 PM8:29 AM - 9:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 2.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 149.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 4:18 AM
Moonset: 10:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:48 AM - 6:18 AM5:34 PM - 8:04 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:34 AM - 11:04 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.2°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 129.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:08 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:21 PM - 8:51 PM
Minor Periods
10:38 AM - 12:08 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5