What is the high temperature today in Charleston, SC 29455?

The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a high near 78°F. Sunny.

Will it rain in Charleston, SC 29455 in the next 24 hours?

The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.

What is the 10-day forecast for Charleston, SC 29455?

The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 6 to Nov 8) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 73°F to 77°F. Model guidance this far out often changes.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Charleston, SC 29455 today?

Sunrise is about 7:36 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:31 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Charleston, SC 29455?

At Charleston City, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 76°F and the normal low is 63°F.

Checked Oct 30, 2026

Charleston, SC 29455 Weather

Today: Sunny, high 78°F, low 58°F. Hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (EDT).

Charleston, SC 29455 current weather

78°F

Sunny

Forecast for this hour. No recent report from a nearby station.

H 78° / L 58°

Rip Current Statement in effect
Wildfire smoke overhead: light
No rain expected in the next 12 hours

No recent station report. NWS hourly forecast updated 10/30/2026, 11:30 AM PT

1 active alert

From the National Weather Service for this forecast zone or county

State alerts

Moderate1Possible threat to life or property

Rip Current StatementBeaufort; Coastal Colleton; Charleston; Coastal JasperUntil Sat 10/31/2026, 8:00 PM EDT · NWS Charleston SC

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/30/2026, 11:30 AM PT

Now78°
4 PM77°
5 PM76°
6 PM73°
7 PM69°
8 PM64°
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12 AM63°Sun
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10-day forecast

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Today10/30Low 58°High 78°
This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 9 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 1 to 6 mph.
Sunny
Sat10/31Low 61°High 74°
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Partly Sunny
Sun11/121% chance of precipitationLow 61°High 72°
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 12 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Mostly Cloudy
Mon11/244% chance of precipitationLow 63°High 73°
Monday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Chance Rain Showers
Tue11/319% chance of precipitationLow 64°High 76°
Tuesday: A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed11/429% chance of precipitationLow 65°High 77°
Wednesday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Chance Rain Showers
Thu11/539% chance of precipitationLow 60°High 77°
Thursday: A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Chance Rain Showers
Model blend
Fri11/6Model blend15% chance of precipitationLow 53°High 77°
Friday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of rain. High near 77°. Low that night near 53°.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Sat11/7Model blendLow 50°High 75°
Saturday: Mostly sunny. High near 75°. Low that night near 50°.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Sun11/8Model blendLow 48°High 73°
Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 73°. Low that night near 48°.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 32.699, -80.032 from the NWS CHS office, updated 10/30/2026, 11:30 AM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KCHS (Charleston Intl, 14 mi), model run 10/30/2026, 10:00 AM EDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

Now78°Sunny0%9 mph
4 PM77°Sunny0%8 mph
5 PM76°Sunny0%8 mph
6 PM73°Partly Cloudy0%6 mph
7 PM69°Partly Cloudy0%5 mph
8 PM64°Partly Cloudy0%3 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

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Frequently asked questions

What is the high temperature today in Charleston, SC 29455?: The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a high near 78°F. Sunny.
Will it rain in Charleston, SC 29455 in the next 24 hours?: The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Charleston, SC 29455?: The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 6 to Nov 8) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 73°F to 77°F. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Charleston, SC 29455 today?: Sunrise is about 7:36 AM EDT and sunset is about 6:31 PM EDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Charleston, SC 29455?: At Charleston City, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 76°F and the normal low is 63°F.

Rain and snow totals

Next 3 days, NWS forecast grid

Rain (liquid): 0.04 in
Snow: 0.00 in
Ice: 0.00 in

Nearby hazards

South Carolina hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage:
- Minor flooding (forecast)Cooper River at Charleston Harbor (IN MLLW)8.2 mi
Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

Drought

By county

Charleston County, week of 10/27/2026

13% of the county is in moderate drought or worse.

Tides nearby

NOAA tide stations

Beaches nearby

EPA BEACON beaches

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 7:36 AM
Sunset: 6:31 PM
Daylight: 10 hr 55 min
Moon: Waning Gibbous 77% lit

First light (civil dawn): 7:10 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 6:56 PM
Moonrise: 10:24 PM
Moonset: 12:33 PM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 76°, low 63°, precipitation 4.07 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Charleston City, 8 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA · Official site
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service · Official site
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center · Official site
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center · Official site
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service · Official site
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center · Official site
Hazard Mapping System Smoke AnalysisNOAA NESDIS Office of Satellite and Product Operations · Official site
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA · Official site
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency · Official site
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service · Official site
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA · Official site
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency · Official site
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information · Official site
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services · Official site
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University · Official site
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research · Official site

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