Water Temperature of the Columbia River in Goldendale, WA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, July 11, 2025, 3:00 PM PDT
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Lake Celilo; John Day Dam; Cliffs Park; Rufus, ORSponsored Content
Station Name: COLUMBIA RIVER, RIGHT BANK, NEAR CLIFFS, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 154 feet / 47 meters
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

Humidity: 33%
Feels Like: 88.5°F
Wind: WNW 6 mph
Wind Gusts: 12.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 91°F
L: 54°F

Sat
H: 95°F
L: 57°F

Sun
H: 100°F
L: 63°F

Mon
H: 90°F
L: 65°F

Tue
H: 92°F
L: 53°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:52 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 1:36 AM
Moonset: 5:53 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:06 AM - 3:36 AM9:18 AM - 11:48 AM
Minor Periods
9:29 PM - 10:59 PM5:23 AM - 6:53 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 12:02PM PDT until July 14 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 12:02 PM
Expires: Sat July 12, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures around 100 degrees expected. 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, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to peak on Sunday. Afternoon highs may reach as high as 105 degrees across the lower Columbia Basin.
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. 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.
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 12:02PM PDT until July 14 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 12:02 PM
Expires: Sat July 12, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures around 100 degrees expected. 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, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to peak on Sunday. Afternoon highs may reach as high as 105 degrees across the lower Columbia Basin.
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. 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.
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 12:02PM PDT until July 14 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 12:02 PM
Expires: Sat July 12, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures around 100 degrees expected. 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, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to peak on Sunday. Afternoon highs may reach as high as 105 degrees across the lower Columbia Basin.
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. 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.
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 12:02PM PDT until July 14 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 12:02 PM
Expires: Sat July 12, 2025, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures around 100 degrees expected. 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, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to peak on Sunday. Afternoon highs may reach as high as 105 degrees across the lower Columbia Basin.
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. 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.
Heat Advisory issued July 11 at 1:16PM PDT until July 13 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Fri July 11, 2025, 1:16 PM
Expires: Sat July 12, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 93 and 97 degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees and low temperatures between 65 to 70 degrees possible. * WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley, Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro, and Central Willamette Valley. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 50-75% chance that Tuesday night low temperatures remain above 65 degrees and a 15-25% chance low temperatures remain above 70 degrees, which would limit overnight relief. The highest chances are in the Portland/Vancouver Metro Area and Columbia River Gorge. There is also 20-40% chance for high temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter across the Willamette Valley on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night, unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.9°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:52 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 1:36 AM
Moonset: 5:53 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:06 AM - 3:36 AM9:18 AM - 11:48 AM
Minor Periods
9:29 PM - 10:59 PM5:23 AM - 6:53 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 78°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Wind: 19.5 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:51 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 2:29 AM
Moonset: 7:08 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 92.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:59 AM - 4:29 AM10:10 AM - 12:40 AM
Minor Periods
9:55 PM - 11:25 PM6:38 AM - 8:08 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 83.1°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Wind: 25.9 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:51 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 3:19 AM
Moonset: 8:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:49 AM - 5:19 AM10:59 AM - 1:29 PM
Minor Periods
10:16 PM - 11:46 PM7:54 AM - 9:24 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 78.1°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Wind: 24.6 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:50 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 4:06 AM
Moonset: 9:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:36 AM - 6:06 AM11:46 AM - 2:16 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 72.8°F
Average Humidity: 48%
Wind: 18.8 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:49 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 4:53 AM
Moonset: 10:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:23 AM - 6:53 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
10:25 AM - 11:55 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5