Water Temperature of the Bull Run River in Brightwood, OR
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, July 12, 2025, 5:30 PM PDT
Temperature Locations
View Nearby Locations View All Oregon Locations View Locations Near Me
Local Points of Interest
Lost Lake ResortSponsored Content
Station Name: BULL RUN RIVER AT LOWER FLUME NR BRIGHTWOOD, OR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,838 feet / 865 meters
Nearest Address:
Zigzag Ranger Station
Brightwood, OR 97049
Multnomah County
GPS Coordinates: 45.4709515, -121.8653567
Nearby Water Temperatures
Bull Run River, Corbett, OR (7.4 mi)Fir Creek, Brightwood, OR (7.8 mi)
North Fork Bull Run River, Corbett, OR (8.4 mi)
Eagle Creek, Bonneville, OR (11.8 mi)
South Fork Bull Run River, Marmot, OR (12.0 mi)
Columbia River, Dodson, OR (12.6 mi)
Little Sandy River, Sandy, OR (15.3 mi)
Bull Run River, Aims, OR (16.2 mi)
Clackamas River, Estacada, OR (25.3 mi)
Clackamas River, Three Lynx, OR (26.0 mi)
Fish Creek, Three Lynx, OR (26.4 mi)
Clackamas River, Estacada, OR (26.5 mi)
Johnson Creek, Gresham, OR (27.0 mi)
Kelley Creek, Portland, OR (30.7 mi)
Johnson Creek, Portland, OR (31.1 mi)
Weather for Brightwood, Oregon
Current Weather

Humidity: 61%
Feels Like: 76.9°F
Wind: WSW 6.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 13.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 90°F
L: 60°F

Mon
H: 77°F
L: 55°F

Tue
H: 80°F
L: 53°F

Wed
H: 93°F
L: 55°F

Thu
H: 93°F
L: 58°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:54 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 3:23 AM
Moonset: 8:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:53 AM - 5:23 AM10:54 AM - 1:24 PM
Minor Periods
10:21 PM - 11:51 PM8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 2:02PM PDT until July 13 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Sat July 12, 2025, 2:02 PM
Expires: Sun July 13, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 93 and 98 degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees and low temperatures between 65 to 70 degrees possible. * WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley, Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro, and Central Willamette Valley. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 30-50% chance for high temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter across the Willamette Valley on Wednesday.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night, unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 12 at 2:02PM PDT until July 17 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Sat July 12, 2025, 2:02 PM
Expires: Sun July 13, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 90 to 100 degrees possible. * WHERE...Portland Metro Hills, and West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 10% chance for high temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter on Wednesday.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night, unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 12 at 2:02PM PDT until July 17 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Sat July 12, 2025, 2:02 PM
Expires: Sun July 13, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 93 and 98 degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees and low temperatures between 65 to 70 degrees possible. * WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley, Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro, and Central Willamette Valley. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 30-50% chance for high temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter across the Willamette Valley on Wednesday.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night, unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 2:02PM PDT until July 13 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Sat July 12, 2025, 2:02 PM
Expires: Sun July 13, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 93 and 98 degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees and low temperatures between 65 to 70 degrees possible. * WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley, Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro, and Central Willamette Valley. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 30-50% chance for high temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter across the Willamette Valley on Wednesday.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night, unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 12 at 2:02PM PDT until July 17 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Sat July 12, 2025, 2:02 PM
Expires: Sun July 13, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 90 to 100 degrees possible. * WHERE...Portland Metro Hills, and West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 10% chance for high temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter on Wednesday.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night, unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:54 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 3:23 AM
Moonset: 8:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:53 AM - 5:23 AM10:54 AM - 1:24 PM
Minor Periods
10:21 PM - 11:51 PM8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:54 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 4:11 AM
Moonset: 9:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:41 AM - 6:11 AM11:41 AM - 2:11 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.6°F
Average Humidity: 51%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:53 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 4:58 AM
Moonset: 11:00 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:28 AM - 6:58 AM12:27 AM - 2:57 PM
Minor Periods
10:30 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.3°F
Average Humidity: 32%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:52 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 12:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 55.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
11:46 AM - 1:16 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.2°F
Average Humidity: 41%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:51 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 6:31 AM
Moonset: 1:33 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:01 AM - 8:31 AM2:02 PM - 4:32 PM
Minor Periods
1:03 PM - 2:33 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5