Water Temperature of the Columbia River in Goldendale, WA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, April 24, 2026, 4:00 PM PDT
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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Willow Creek, Heppner, OR (61.5 mi)
Willow Lake, Heppner, OR (62.2 mi)
Columbia River, Dodson, OR (64.5 mi)
Bull Run River, Corbett, OR (64.6 mi)
Fir Creek, Brightwood, OR (65.6 mi)
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South Fork Bull Run River, Marmot, OR (70.1 mi)
Deschutes River, Madras, OR (73 mi)
Weather for Goldendale, Washington
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 64°F
L: 42°F

Sat
H: 63°F
L: 42°F

Sun
H: 65°F
L: 38°F

Mon
H: 60°F
L: 37°F

Tue
H: 62°F
L: 34°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 57 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:02 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 8:13 PM
Moonset: 3:08 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:03 AM - 5:33 AM7:43 PM - 10:13 PM
Minor Periods
12:08 AM - 1:38 PM2:38 AM - 4:08 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Freeze Warning issued April 24 at 12:26PM PDT until April 25 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Fri April 24, 2026, 12:26 PM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Frost Advisory issued April 24 at 9:39AM PDT until April 25 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Fri April 24, 2026, 9:39 AM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley, Lane County Lowlands, and Linn County Lowlands. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:02 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 8:13 PM
Moonset: 3:08 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:03 AM - 5:33 AM7:43 PM - 10:13 PM
Minor Periods
12:08 AM - 1:38 PM2:38 AM - 4:08 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:03 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 9:01 PM
Moonset: 3:33 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:54 AM - 6:24 AM8:31 PM - 11:01 PM
Minor Periods
1:24 PM - 2:54 PM3:03 AM - 4:33 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 9:45 PM
Moonset: 3:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:40 AM - 7:10 AM9:15 PM - 11:45 PM
Minor Periods
2:36 PM - 4:06 PM3:24 AM - 4:54 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 10:28 PM
Moonset: 4:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:24 AM - 7:54 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:46 PM - 5:16 PM3:41 AM - 5:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 11:10 PM
Moonset: 4:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:06 AM - 8:36 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:54 PM - 6:24 PM3:58 AM - 5:28 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
