Saluda River near Columbia, South Carolina water temperature

Saluda River near Columbia, South Carolina · River

The current water temperature at Saluda River near Columbia is 18.8 °C (as of September 1, 2026, source: USGS).

A river can change temperature within hours — snowmelt, rain or power-plant operations show up immediately. That is why the measured value counts here, not an estimate.

18.8 °C

Measured: September 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 18.8° · ☀️ Air 28.6° · high today 34.9°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 150 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 15.9 °C on July 14, 2026 · highest value: 20.5 °C on August 7, 2026.

Nearby waters

Broad River near Columbia, South Carolina · 4.0 km away29.5 °C Saluda River below Lake Murray Dam near Columbia, South Carolina · 11.9 km away15.0 °C Broad River near Jenkinsville, South Carolina · 35.4 km away31.0 °C Little Saluda River near Prosperity, South Carolina · 44.3 km away31.1 °C Saluda River near Prosperity, South Carolina · 45.3 km away30.9 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Saluda River near Columbia right now?
The current water temperature is 18.8 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Saluda River near Columbia?
Currently 18.8 °C (updated continuously).

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