Water Temperature of the Columbia River in Goldendale, WA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 10:00 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)
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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

Fri
H: 64°F
L: 40°F

Sat
H: 68°F
L: 35°F

Sun
H: 76°F
L: 43°F

Mon
H: 79°F
L: 45°F

Tue
H: 82°F
L: 48°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 95 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 1:14 PM
Moonset: 8:49 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:57 PM - 11:27 PM12:44 AM - 3:14 PM
Minor Periods
8:19 PM - 9:49 PM5:28 AM - 6:58 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:33AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:33 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:15 PM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:29PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:29 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:45AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:45 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 degrees expected. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, and Lane County Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures.
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:45AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 10:45 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected. * WHERE...South Willamette Valley, West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft, and Clackamas County Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures.
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:28PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 8:28 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 to 28 degrees expected. * WHERE...South Willamette Valley, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft, and Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 1:14 PM
Moonset: 8:49 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:57 PM - 11:27 PM12:44 AM - 3:14 PM
Minor Periods
8:19 PM - 9:49 PM5:28 AM - 6:58 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 2:11 PM
Moonset: 10:15 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:41 PM - 4:11 PM
Minor Periods
9:45 PM - 11:15 PM5:56 AM - 7:26 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 3:13 PM
Moonset: 11:38 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:43 PM - 5:13 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:31 AM - 8:01 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 4:17 PM
Moonset: 12:38 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:47 PM - 6:17 PM
Minor Periods
7:17 AM - 8:47 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 5:22 PM
Moonset: 12:52 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:03 AM - 2:33 AM4:52 PM - 7:22 PM
Minor Periods
8:18 AM - 9:48 AM12:22 AM - 1:52 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
