Water Temperature of the Columbia River in Goldendale, WA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 12:00 PM PST
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)
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Weather for Goldendale, Washington
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 34°F
L: 30°F

Fri
H: 40°F
L: 23°F

Sat
H: 37°F
L: 16°F

Sun
H: 42°F
L: 21°F

Mon
H: 45°F
L: 25°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 57 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:31 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
9:01 PM - 10:31 PM8:58 AM - 10:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 1:01PM PST until January 23 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:01 PM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 degrees expected. * WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley, Eastern Portland/Vancouver Metro, Willapa Hills and Adjacent River Valleys of Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Inner Portland Metro, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, Lane County Cascade Foothills, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values and very cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress warmly, making sure exposed skin is properly covered to prevent frostbite and/or hypothermia. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:31 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
9:01 PM - 10:31 PM8:58 AM - 10:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 4:56 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 6:54 AM
Moonset: 10:45 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:24 AM - 8:54 AM6:24 AM - 8:54 AM
Minor Periods
10:15 PM - 11:45 PM9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 4:58 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 4:54 PM
Moonset: 12:01 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:24 PM - 6:54 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:34 AM - 11:04 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 5:44 PM
Moonset: 12:01 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:34 AM - 3:04 AM5:14 PM - 7:44 PM
Minor Periods
9:55 AM - 11:25 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:01 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 6:38 PM
Moonset: 1:20 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:25 AM - 3:55 AM6:08 PM - 8:38 PM
Minor Periods
10:21 AM - 11:51 AM12:50 AM - 2:20 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
