Where is Phillips Lake?

Phillips Lake is a lake in South Carolina.

What is the water temperature at Phillips Lake?

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Phillips Lake in South Carolina is 84°F (29°C), measured by NOAA buoy MROS1, 22.6 miles away.

Updated June 13, 2026

Phillips Lake

Lake

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Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

Water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy MROS1, as of Aug 22, 12:48 AM UTC

Water temp

84°F

29°C

No official beach-advisory feed for South Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy MROS1 (22.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:48 AM UTC.

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Weather at Phillips Lake

H: 98° L: 77°

Overcast

82°

Feels like 90°

Precipitation

Humidity

82%

Wind

2 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Perfect for swimming

12 AM

80°

3 AM

79°

6 AM

78°

9 AM

84°

12 PM

96°

3 PM

98°

6 PM

91°

9 PM

82°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Phillips Lake?: Phillips Lake is a lake in South Carolina.
What is the water temperature at Phillips Lake?: As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Phillips Lake in South Carolina is 84°F (29°C), measured by NOAA buoy MROS1, 22.6 miles away.
Can you swim at Phillips Lake?: Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 84°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.

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