Water Temperature of the Columbia River in Goldendale, WA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 7:00 PM PDT
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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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Weather for Goldendale, Washington
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 88°F
L: 58°F

Thu
H: 86°F
L: 51°F

Fri
H: 93°F
L: 56°F

Sat
H: 87°F
L: 52°F

Sun
H: 90°F
L: 51°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 41 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:55 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 3:56 PM
Moonset: 12:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:26 PM - 5:56 PM
Minor Periods
7:29 AM - 8:59 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Wind Advisory issued June 16 at 2:41PM PDT until June 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Tue June 16, 2026, 2:41 PM
Expires: Tue June 16, 2026, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington, Kittitas Valley, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Red Flag Warning issued June 15 at 2:56PM PDT until June 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 2:56 PM
Expires: Tue June 16, 2026, 9:00 PM
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Tuesday... .Windy conditions and low relative humidity will combine with dry fuels resulting in potential for wildfire spread. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Red Flag Warning issued June 15 at 11:15PM PDT until June 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Mon June 15, 2026, 11:15 PM
Expires: Tue June 16, 2026, 11:00 PM
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Tuesday... .Windy conditions and low relative humidity will combine with dry fuels resulting in potential for wildfire spread. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Wind Advisory issued June 16 at 4:19PM PDT until June 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Tue June 16, 2026, 4:19 PM
Expires: Tue June 16, 2026, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and North Central Oregon. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust may reduce visibility as low as one mile.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.17 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:55 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 3:56 PM
Moonset: 12:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:26 PM - 5:56 PM
Minor Periods
7:29 AM - 8:59 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:56 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 4:50 PM
Moonset: 12:36 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Minor Periods
8:52 AM - 10:22 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:56 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 5:39 PM
Moonset: 12:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:31 AM - 3:01 AM5:09 PM - 7:39 PM
Minor Periods
10:12 AM - 11:42 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.17 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:56 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 6:24 PM
Moonset: 12:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 27.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:18 AM - 3:48 AM5:54 PM - 8:24 PM
Minor Periods
11:26 AM - 12:56 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 44.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 8:56 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 7:07 PM
Moonset: 12:40 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 38.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:03 AM - 4:33 AM6:37 PM - 9:07 PM
Minor Periods
12:36 AM - 2:06 PM12:10 AM - 1:40 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
