Today | Weather | Sunday, October 5, 2025
Active Weather Warnings

Weather in Charleston, South Carolina

04:20 PM
Now
Cloudy Weather
77° F
Feels Like 79°
Precipitation 39 %
Wind 15 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 11
Humidity 77 %
Today
Rainy Weather
Day 79°
Night 72°
Precipitation 92 %
Wind 12 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11+

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Charleston Weather Forecast Updated

40 minutes ago
Last updated on

Weather Forecast History

Last Year's Weather on This Day (October 5, 2024)

Cloudy Night

Day

81°

Night

72°

Wind

6 mph

Precipitation

10

Air quality in Charleston

NOW
40 AQI
Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O3

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 6.40 µg/m³
PM10 9.71 µg/m³
O₃ 44.01 ppb
NO₂ 0.59 ppb
SO₂ 0.25 ppb
CO 106.68 ppb
PM2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm
PM10 – Inhalable particles <10μm
O3 – Ozone
NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
CO – Carbon monoxide

Health Recommendations:

With this level of air quality, you have no limitations. Enjoy the outdoors

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Charleston

Moderate Expected Likely

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 5 at 1:50PM EDT until October 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Oct 5, 1:50 PM Oct 6, 8:00 PM
WHAT: For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation
above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal
waterways (7.4 to 7.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).

WHERE: Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

WHEN: For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 10
PM EDT this evening.

IMPACTS: This will result in some roads becoming impassable
and minor flooding of properties. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: High tide will occur around 7:30 PM this
evening at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
+ Read More
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood impact information. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Updated: Oct 5, 3:40 PM Source: NWS Alert
Minor Expected Likely

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 5 at 1:50PM EDT until October 5 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Oct 5, 5:00 PM Oct 5, 10:00 PM
WHAT: For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation
above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal
waterways (7.4 to 7.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston).

WHERE: Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties.

WHEN: For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 10
PM EDT this evening.

IMPACTS: This will result in some roads becoming impassable
and minor flooding of properties. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: High tide will occur around 7:30 PM this
evening at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1
to 2 hours before and after high tide.
+ Read More
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood impact information. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Updated: Oct 5, 3:40 PM Source: NWS Alert