Water Temperature of the Columbia River in Goldendale, WA

Current Water Temperature

56.8°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 12:00 AM PDT

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Lake Celilo; John Day Dam; Cliffs Park; Rufus, OR

Columbia River

Station 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Deschutes River, Biggs Junction, OR (11.3 mi)
Columbia River, The Dalles, OR (24.2 mi)
Yakima River, Sunnyside, WA (49.4 mi)
Yakima River, Prosser, WA (57 mi)
Yakima River, Wapato, WA (57.9 mi)
Bull Run River, Brightwood, OR (58.3 mi)
Eagle Creek, Bonneville, OR (58.6 mi)
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)
North Fork Bull Run River, Corbett, OR (65.8 mi)
South Fork Bull Run River, Marmot, OR (70.1 mi)
Deschutes River, Madras, OR (73 mi)

Weather for Goldendale, Washington

Current Weather

48°F
Sunny
Sunny
44.3°F
49.4°F
68%
W 8.1 mph
9.3 mph
45.8°F
35°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1022 mbar
0.3

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 71°F
L: 44°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 70°F
L: 39°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 68°F
L: 39°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 73°F
L: 41°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 78°F
L: 44°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.85 μg/m3
PM10: 2.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 131.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 81 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:29 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 5:35 AM
Moon Transit: 1:58 PM
Moonset: 10:31 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:28 PM - 3:58 PM

Minor Periods

10:01 PM - 11:31 PM
5:05 AM - 6:35 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 16 at 5:45PM PDT until May 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 5:45 PM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected above 4000 feet. Additional snow accumulations between 1-3 inches, highest amounts at Government Camp, and an additional 4 to 6 inches of snow above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 20% chance of an additional 6 inches or more of snow at pass-level.

Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon, call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington, visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map
Sunday, May 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
71.4°F
43.9°F
57°F
46%
0 in
0%
0%
16.3 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.83 μg/m3
PM10: 2.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 130.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:29 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 5:35 AM
Moon Transit: 1:58 PM
Moonset: 10:31 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:28 PM - 3:58 PM

Minor Periods

10:01 PM - 11:31 PM
5:05 AM - 6:35 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, May 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
70°F
39.2°F
54.5°F
53%
0 in
0%
0%
17.9 mph
6.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.33 μg/m3
PM10: 5.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 146.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:28 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 6:32 AM
Moon Transit: 3:05 PM
Moonset: 11:38 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:35 PM - 5:05 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:02 AM - 7:32 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
67.8°F
38.5°F
54.6°F
64%
0 in
0%
0%
21.9 mph
6.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.99 μg/m3
PM10: 6.56 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 145.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:27 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 7:42 AM
Moon Transit: 4:11 PM
Moonset: 12:38 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:41 PM - 6:11 PM

Minor Periods

7:12 AM - 8:42 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
73.1°F
41°F
57.2°F
64%
0 in
0%
0%
10.7 mph
7.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.7 μg/m3
PM10: 7.61 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 139.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 65 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:26 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 9:02 AM
Moon Transit: 5:12 PM
Moonset: 12:31 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:42 PM - 7:12 PM

Minor Periods

8:32 AM - 10:02 AM
12:01 AM - 1:31 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
78°F
44.1°F
61.6°F
57%
0 in
0%
0%
25.7 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.33 μg/m3
PM10: 6.89 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 148.6 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.31 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:25 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 10:24 AM
Moon Transit: 6:08 PM
Moonset: 1:08 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:56 AM - 3:26 AM
5:38 PM - 8:08 PM

Minor Periods

9:54 AM - 11:24 AM
12:38 AM - 2:08 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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