Water Temperature of the Chattahoochee River in Columbia, AL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, July 20, 2025, 3:45 PM EDT
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Station Name: CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER AT MILE 46 NEAR COLUMBIA, ALA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 125 feet / 38 meters
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

Humidity: 52%
Feels Like: 101.1°F
Wind: WSW 8.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 15.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 97°F
L: 74°F

Mon
H: 97°F
L: 76°F

Tue
H: 95°F
L: 80°F

Wed
H: 91°F
L: 76°F

Thu
H: 86°F
L: 75°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 49 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:46 PM
Sunset: 8:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 9:41 AM
Moonset: 5:08 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:11 AM - 11:41 AM
Minor Periods
4:38 PM - 6:08 PM1:51 AM - 3:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 2:50AM EDT until July 20 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Sun July 20, 2025, 2:50 AM
Expires: Sun July 20, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 2:50AM EDT until July 20 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Sun July 20, 2025, 2:50 AM
Expires: Sun July 20, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 2:50AM EDT until July 20 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Sun July 20, 2025, 2:50 AM
Expires: Sun July 20, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 2:50AM EDT until July 20 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Sun July 20, 2025, 2:50 AM
Expires: Sun July 20, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 2:50AM EDT until July 20 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Sun July 20, 2025, 2:50 AM
Expires: Sun July 20, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 85.6°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.64 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:46 PM
Sunset: 8:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 9:41 AM
Moonset: 5:08 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:11 AM - 11:41 AM
Minor Periods
4:38 PM - 6:08 PM1:51 AM - 3:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 86.8°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:46 PM
Sunset: 8:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 10:43 AM
Moonset: 6:18 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:13 AM - 12:43 AM
Minor Periods
5:48 PM - 7:18 PM2:42 AM - 4:12 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 87.3°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 15.4 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:46 PM
Sunset: 8:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 11:46 AM
Moonset: 7:21 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:16 AM - 1:46 PM
Minor Periods
6:51 PM - 8:21 PM3:41 AM - 5:11 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.5°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:46 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 12:49 AM
Moonset: 8:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:30 AM - 3:00 AM12:19 AM - 2:49 PM
Minor Periods
7:45 PM - 9:15 PM4:47 AM - 6:17 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.4°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:47 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 1:47 PM
Moonset: 9:01 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:30 AM - 4:00 AM1:17 PM - 3:47 PM
Minor Periods
8:31 PM - 10:01 PM5:57 AM - 7:27 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5