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    Home>Lakes>Lake Murray>Water Level & Temperature
    Live Hydrology TelemetryLast updated: Oct 11, 2026 • 6:33 PM
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    Lake Murray Water Level & Water Temperature

    Lexington, Richland, Newberry, Saluda, South Carolina

    The linked gauge for Lake Murray reported 355.67 ft at its latest stored observation on Oct 11, 2026, on a falling 30-day trend (-0.44 ft).

    Stage / Gage355.67 ft
    30-Day Trend-0.44 ft
    Benchmark360 ft MSL
    Surface Temp61.2°F
    Monitoring Station
    USGS NWIS
    LAKE MURRAY NEAR COLUMBIA, SC
    Sensor ID02168500
    Distance7.5 mi away
    Vertical DatumNAVD88
    Photo: Rudy Lopez • CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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    Latest Gage HeightWater Level
    355.67FT GAGE

    Local gage height: 355.67 ft

    Observed Oct 11, 10:15 PMHistory & Readings ↓
    30-Day TrendWater Level
    Falling-0.44 FT

    -0.44 ft net change over past 30 days

    30-Day WindowHistorical Trajectory
    Maximum Recorded DepthWater Level
    190FT

    Deepest basin sounding across ~50,000 acres

    Basin MetricSurvey Reference
    Water TemperatureSensor Reading
    61.2°F

    Refreshing (60–70°F) · Cool swim · Moderate comfort

    Linked monitoring sensor

    Water Level

    Last 30 Days
    Surface elevation
    355.7 ft
    ↓ -0.4 ft (7 days)
    356.5356355.5355354.5Sep 12Sep 19Sep 27Oct 4Oct 11355.7 ft
    Provisional USGS reading
    Daily History Table ↓

    Water Temperature (Surface)

    Surface temperature (Estimated Surface Temperature)
    64.6°F
    Estimated

    Nearby river temperature: 61.2°F at SALUDA RIVER BELOW LK MURRAY DAM NR COLUMBIA, SC (8.3 mi away) · Oct 11, 10:15 PM UTC

    7470676359Oct 5Oct 8Sep 29Oct 2Oct 564.6°F
    Historical daily
    7-Day forecast
    Forecast uncertainty
    Temperature Guide ↓

    30-Day Gage Height History

    Gage height in feet · Daily observations
    30d Range353.91 – 355.65 ft
    355.65 ft354.78 ft353.91 ftSep 12Sep 27Oct 11

    Recent Gage Height Readings

    Most recent linked-gauge observations, newest first. Gage height in ft .
    Observation DateGage height (ft)24h ChangeApproval Status
    Sun, Oct 11, 2026355.65+1.31 ftProvisional
    Sun, Oct 11, 2026354.34+0.13 ftProvisional
    Sun, Oct 11, 2026354.21+0.30 ftProvisional
    Sat, Oct 10, 2026353.91-1.47 ftProvisional
    Sat, Oct 10, 2026355.38+1.45 ftProvisional
    Fri, Oct 9, 2026353.93-1.27 ftProvisional
    Fri, Oct 9, 2026355.20+1.23 ftProvisional
    Thu, Oct 8, 2026353.97-1.29 ftProvisional

    Lake Murray Water Temperature & Seasonal Thermal Guide

    Seasonal thermal layers, limnology dynamics, and temperature benchmarks.
    Current verified surface temperature: 61.2°F(Refreshing (60–70°F))
    Linked monitoring sensor
    Summer Peak (Jun–Aug)68°F – 78°FPrime open water swimming, tubing, and shoreline wading.
    Fall Shoulder (Sep–Nov)56°F – 66°FCool water; active fall bass, trout, and walleye feeding transition.
    Spring Pre-Spawn (Apr–May)48°F – 58°FCold shock hazard; wetsuits recommended and USCG PFD required.
    Winter Min (Dec–Mar)34°F – 44°FSevere immersion hazard; possible surface freezing or ice cover.
    Limnological Note: In temperate freshwater lakes, the epilimnion (surface layer) warms quickly on sunny afternoons, while water below 15–20 feet remains 10–20°F cooler.

    Lake Murray Swimming & Immersion Suitability

    Real-time open water swimming readiness calculated from verified water temperature (61.2°F), cold shock hazards, and local atmospheric conditions for Lake Murray
    Forecast & Solar Times →
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    Sensor Pending
    Telemetry Coverage:

    Direct in-situ sensor data is required to compute numeric suitability.

    Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.

    Scoring Factors & Telemetry Inputs
    Storms and alertsNo alerts100% score
    Air temperature69°F67% score
    Water temperatureActive
    Wind15 mph W74% score
    Precipitation chance0%100% score

    Lake Murray Telemetry & Sensor Provenance

    Physical in-situ monitoring equipment, benchmarks & sensor specifications
    Monitoring StationLAKE MURRAY NEAR COLUMBIA, SC
    Station IdentifierStation #02168500
    Coverage TypeDirect in-situ lake sensor
    Vertical DatumNot cataloged
    Sensor Coordinates34.0521° N, 81.2207° W
    Parameters TrackedWater Temperature, 00062, 62615

    Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Murray Water

    Common questions about water levels, elevation, and swimming temperature
    What is the current water level at Lake Murray?+
    The linked gauge's latest stored gage height for Lake Murray is 355.67 ft. Gage height is not water depth or automatically an elevation above sea level.
    How full is Lake Murray?+
    LakeRadar cannot determine how full Lake Murray is because a verified full-pool benchmark is not cataloged.
    What is the full pool elevation for Lake Murray?+
    A full-pool benchmark is not available from a verified source for Lake Murray.
    What is the water temperature of Lake Murray?+
    The linked sensor's latest stored water-temperature reading for Lake Murray is 61.2°F.
    How is Lake Murray's water level measured?+
    The linked gage-height observations for Lake Murray come from LAKE MURRAY NEAR COLUMBIA, SC (automated hydrological monitoring network). LakeRadar stores normalized telemetry from verified in-situ hydrographic sensors.

    Real-time hydrological water levels, surface temperatures, atmospheric forecasts, and marine safety conditions. Return to Lake Murray Dashboard → · Boating Outlook → · Sailing Guide → · Weather & Forecast → · Fishing Forecast → · Radar & Map →

    Thu, Oct 8, 2026355.26+1.26 ftProvisional
    Wed, Oct 7, 2026354.00-1.28 ftProvisional
    Wed, Oct 7, 2026355.28+1.24 ftProvisional
    Tue, Oct 6, 2026354.04-1.28 ftProvisional
    Tue, Oct 6, 2026355.32+1.23 ftProvisional
    Mon, Oct 5, 2026354.09—Provisional