Water Temperature of the Columbia River in Goldendale, WA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, July 20, 2026, 4:00 AM 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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South Fork Bull Run River, Marmot, OR (70.1 mi)
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Weather for Goldendale, Washington
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 95°F
L: 71°F

Tue
H: 100°F
L: 64°F

Wed
H: 103°F
L: 66°F

Thu
H: 97°F
L: 64°F

Fri
H: 93°F
L: 56°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:45 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 6:28 PM
Moonset: 12:18 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 32.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:24 AM - 3:54 AM5:58 PM - 8:28 PM
Minor Periods
12:40 AM - 2:10 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 19 at 4:00PM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Sun July 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
Expires: Mon July 20, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 100 to 102 degrees, and 101 to 105 in the Columbia Basin possible. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heat will begin on Tuesday, with widespread moderate and locally major HeatRisk. Wednesday looks to be the hottest day, with Major HeatRisk across the Columbia Basin, Yakima VAlley and portions of the Gorge and Blue Mountain Foothills. Thursday will also see widespread moderate HeatRisk and locally major HeatRisk, mainly across the Columbia Basin.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 20 at 5:54AM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Mon July 20, 2026, 5:54 AM
Expires: Mon July 20, 2026, 3:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 100 to 102 degrees, and 101 to 105 in the Columbia Basin possible. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heat will begin on Tuesday, with widespread moderate and locally major HeatRisk. Wednesday looks to be the hottest day, with Major HeatRisk across the Columbia Basin, Yakima Valley and portions of the Gorge and Blue Mountain Foothills. Thursday will also see widespread moderate HeatRisk and locally major HeatRisk, mainly across the Columbia Basin.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 93 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:45 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 6:28 PM
Moonset: 12:18 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 32.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:24 AM - 3:54 AM5:58 PM - 8:28 PM
Minor Periods
12:40 AM - 2:10 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 110.67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:44 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 7:13 PM
Moonset: 12:37 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:07 AM - 4:37 AM6:43 PM - 9:13 PM
Minor Periods
1:49 PM - 3:19 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.13 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:43 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 8:00 PM
Moonset: 12:58 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:52 AM - 5:22 AM7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Minor Periods
2:57 PM - 4:27 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 8:47 PM
Moonset: 12:24 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:39 AM - 6:09 AM8:17 PM - 10:47 PM
Minor Periods
4:05 PM - 5:35 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.5 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 9:37 PM
Moonset: 12:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:27 AM - 6:57 AM9:07 PM - 11:37 PM
Minor Periods
5:07 PM - 6:37 PM12:25 AM - 1:55 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
