Water Temperature of the Chattahoochee River in Columbia, AL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, January 30, 2026, 4:45 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant; Hilton, GA; Blakely, GAStation Name: CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER AT MILE 46 NEAR COLUMBIA, ALA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 125 feet
Nearest Address:
Dam Rd
Columbia, AL 36319
Houston County
GPS Coordinates: 31.24908333, -85.1066111
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Weather for Columbia, Alabama
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 59°F
L: 29°F

Sat
H: 33°F
L: 23°F

Sun
H: 42°F
L: 22°F

Mon
H: 53°F
L: 29°F

Tue
H: 61°F
L: 37°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 104 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 6:14 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 11:19 PM
Moonset: 5:49 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:58 AM - 1:28 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:19 PM - 4:49 PM5:19 AM - 6:49 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 12:14AM EST until January 31 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:14 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 expected preceding extreme cold conditions. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 above possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend and Panhandle Florida, and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 12:14AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:14 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 expected preceding extreme cold conditions. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 above possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, Big Bend and Panhandle Florida, and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 12:14AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:14 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 above possible. * WHERE...Portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Wear protective clothing such as a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens if you have plans to be outdoors. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 6:14 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 11:19 PM
Moonset: 5:49 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:58 AM - 1:28 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:19 PM - 4:49 PM5:19 AM - 6:49 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 6:15 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:44 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Minor Periods
4:31 PM - 6:01 PM6:14 AM - 7:44 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:16 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 12:19 AM
Moonset: 7:29 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:57 AM - 3:27 PM
Minor Periods
5:42 PM - 7:12 PM6:59 AM - 8:29 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:17 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 1:13 AM
Moonset: 8:07 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:43 AM - 3:13 AM1:50 PM - 4:20 PM
Minor Periods
6:49 PM - 8:19 PM7:37 AM - 9:07 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 6:18 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 2:03 AM
Moonset: 8:40 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:33 AM - 4:03 AM2:37 PM - 5:07 PM
Minor Periods
7:53 PM - 9:23 PM8:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
