Water Temperature of the Columbia River in Goldendale, WA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, June 22, 2026, 9:00 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

Tue
H: 97°F
L: 68°F

Wed
H: 90°F
L: 59°F

Thu
H: 82°F
L: 50°F

Fri
H: 74°F
L: 56°F

Sat
H: 70°F
L: 52°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 53 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 8:32 PM
Moonset: 1:14 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:28 AM - 5:58 AM8:02 PM - 10:32 PM
Minor Periods
2:52 PM - 4:22 PM12:44 AM - 2:14 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Red Flag Warning issued June 22 at 10:35PM PDT until June 23 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Mon June 22, 2026, 10:35 PM
Expires: Tue June 23, 2026, 6:45 AM
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Tuesday Afternoon... .Breezy northeast winds with gusts around 30 mph are expected as relative humidity drops below 20 percent across portions of the Columbia Basin of Oregon Tuesday Afternoon. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Tuesday. * WINDS...Northeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 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.
Heat Advisory issued June 22 at 9:36PM PDT until June 23 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Mon June 22, 2026, 9:36 PM
Expires: Tue June 23, 2026, 11:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 degrees possible. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
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. 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. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org for Oregon or wa211.org for Washington anytime.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 8:32 PM
Moonset: 1:14 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:28 AM - 5:58 AM8:02 PM - 10:32 PM
Minor Periods
2:52 PM - 4:22 PM12:44 AM - 2:14 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.5 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 9:16 PM
Moonset: 1:33 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 71.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:11 AM - 6:41 AM8:46 PM - 11:16 PM
Minor Periods
4:01 PM - 5:31 PM1:03 AM - 2:33 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.17 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 10:03 PM
Moonset: 1:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:56 AM - 7:26 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:08 PM - 6:38 PM1:25 AM - 2:55 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 10:51 PM
Moonset: 2:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:43 AM - 8:13 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:14 PM - 7:44 PM1:52 AM - 3:22 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 11:42 PM
Moonset: 2:56 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:32 AM - 9:02 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
7:15 PM - 8:45 PM2:26 AM - 3:56 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
