Water Temperature of the Columbia River in Goldendale, WA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Lake Celilo; John Day Dam; Cliffs Park; Rufus, ORStation Name: COLUMBIA RIVER, RIGHT BANK, NEAR CLIFFS, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 154 feet
Nearest Address:
146–174 John Day Dam Rd
Goldendale, WA 98620
Klickitat County
GPS Coordinates: 45.7134579, -120.710893
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Bull Run River, Corbett, OR (64.6 mi)
Fir Creek, Brightwood, OR (65.6 mi)
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South Fork Bull Run River, Marmot, OR (70.1 mi)
Deschutes River, Madras, OR (73 mi)
Weather for Goldendale, Washington
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 65°F
L: 47°F

Wed
H: 53°F
L: 37°F

Thu
H: 51°F
L: 29°F

Fri
H: 59°F
L: 29°F

Sat
H: 64°F
L: 38°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:21 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 6:28 PM
Moonset: 1:56 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 34.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:10 AM - 3:40 AM5:58 PM - 8:28 PM
Minor Periods
9:25 AM - 10:55 AM1:26 AM - 2:56 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Watch issued March 23 at 4:41PM PDT until March 26 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Mon March 23, 2026, 4:41 PM
Expires: Tue March 24, 2026, 8:00 PM
River Levels for the Yakima River remain high and rain along the Cascade crest on Tuesday is expected to raise water levels in the Yakima River at Easton back above minor flood stage Tuesday night through Thursday morning. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Washington, including the following areas, Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest and Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. The watch is being issued primarily for the Yakima River near Easton and would affect Easton and Elk Meadows. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The current river level for the Yakima River at Easton is 51.14 feet at 4 PM. Flood stage is at 51.3 feet. The Yakima River at Easton is forecast to rise to 51.3 feet Wednesday morning, peak at 51.36 feet Wednesday afternoon and drop below flood stage late Wednesday night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:21 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 6:28 PM
Moonset: 1:56 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 34.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:10 AM - 3:40 AM5:58 PM - 8:28 PM
Minor Periods
9:25 AM - 10:55 AM1:26 AM - 2:56 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:22 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 7:30 PM
Moonset: 3:03 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:13 AM - 4:43 AM7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Minor Periods
10:28 AM - 11:58 AM2:33 AM - 4:03 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:23 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 8:30 PM
Moonset: 3:56 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 56.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:14 AM - 5:44 AM8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Minor Periods
11:42 AM - 1:12 PM3:26 AM - 4:56 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 7:25 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 9:25 PM
Moonset: 4:35 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 67.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:13 AM - 6:43 AM8:55 PM - 11:25 PM
Minor Periods
12:59 AM - 2:29 PM4:05 AM - 5:35 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 7:26 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 10:15 PM
Moonset: 5:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 77.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:06 AM - 7:36 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:18 PM - 3:48 PM4:35 AM - 6:05 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
