Water Temperature of the Columbia River in Goldendale, WA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 8:00 AM PST
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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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Fir Creek, Brightwood, OR (65.6 mi)
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Weather for Goldendale, Washington
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 50°F
L: 38°F

Thu
H: 39°F
L: 30°F

Fri
H: 37°F
L: 35°F

Sat
H: 44°F
L: 31°F

Sun
H: 47°F
L: 29°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 40 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 4:44 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 8:49 AM
Moonset: 12:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:19 AM - 10:49 AM4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Minor Periods
12:20 AM - 1:50 PM4:15 AM - 5:45 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 13 at 5:11PM PST until January 16 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Tue January 13, 2026, 5:11 PM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
An Air Stagnation Advisory indicates that due to limited movement of an air mass across the advisory area, pollution has the potential to increase to dangerous levels. Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, state air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground, where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 14 at 8:18AM PST until January 16 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 8:18 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 4:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, North Central Oregon, Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous, especially along portions of I-90.
An Air Stagnation Advisory indicates that due to limited movement of an air mass across the advisory area, pollution has the potential to increase to dangerous levels. Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, state air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground, where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 14 at 3:54PM PST until January 16 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 3:54 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, North Central Oregon, Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
An Air Stagnation Advisory indicates that due to limited movement of an air mass across the advisory area, pollution has the potential to increase to dangerous levels. Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, state air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground, where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 4:44 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 8:49 AM
Moonset: 12:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:19 AM - 10:49 AM4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Minor Periods
12:20 AM - 1:50 PM4:15 AM - 5:45 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 4:46 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 9:41 AM
Moonset: 1:34 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:22 PM - 7:52 PM9:11 AM - 11:41 AM
Minor Periods
1:04 PM - 2:34 PM5:16 AM - 6:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 41.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 4:47 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 10:33 AM
Moonset: 2:29 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:15 PM - 8:45 PM10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
Minor Periods
1:59 PM - 3:29 PM6:10 AM - 7:40 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 11:26 AM
Moonset: 3:32 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:07 PM - 9:37 PM10:56 AM - 1:26 PM
Minor Periods
3:02 PM - 4:32 PM6:54 AM - 8:24 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 47 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 12:17 AM
Moonset: 4:42 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:57 PM - 10:27 PM11:47 AM - 2:17 PM
Minor Periods
4:12 PM - 5:42 PM7:29 AM - 8:59 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
