Water Temperature of the Columbia River in Goldendale, WA

Current Water Temperature

43.0°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 8:00 AM PST

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

41.4°F
Overcast
Overcast
39.3°F
37.8°F
89%
SE 3.6 mph
6.6 mph
34.7°F
36.8°F
0 in
100%
8 mi
1035 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mist
Thu
H: 39°F
L: 30°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 37°F
L: 35°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 44°F
L: 31°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 47°F
L: 29°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 47°F
L: 29°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 16.95 μg/m3
PM10: 17.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 203.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 30 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:40 AM
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 4:46 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 5:46 AM
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 PM
9:11 AM - 11:41 AM

Minor Periods

1:04 PM - 2:34 PM
5:16 AM - 6:46 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 15 at 2:24AM PST until January 16 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 2:24 AM
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...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, 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.


Dense Fog Advisory issued January 15 at 2:24AM PST until January 15 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 2:24 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:00 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...Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 10 AM PST Friday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous, especially along portions of I-82, I-182 and US-395.

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. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 15 at 2:24AM PST until January 16 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 2:24 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:00 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...Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 10 AM PST Friday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous, especially along portions of I-82, I-182 and US-395.

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. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 15 at 5:39AM PST until January 16 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 5:39 AM
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...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 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.


Dense Fog Advisory issued January 15 at 5:39AM PST until January 15 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 5:39 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:00 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...Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 10 AM PST Friday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous, especially along portions of I-82, I-182 and US-395.

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. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 15 at 5:39AM PST until January 16 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 5:39 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:00 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...Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 10 AM PST Friday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon PST today. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous, especially along portions of I-82, I-182 and US-395.

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. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.


Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 15 at 3:56PM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 3:56 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

* 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...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, North Central Oregon, Central Oregon, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * 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.


Thursday, January 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Mist
38.7°F
29.7°F
36.8°F
86%
0 in
0%
0%
6.9 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 20.08 μg/m3
PM10: 20.54 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 249.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:40 AM
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 4:46 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 5:46 AM
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 PM
9:11 AM - 11:41 AM

Minor Periods

1:04 PM - 2:34 PM
5:16 AM - 6:46 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
37.2°F
34.9°F
36.1°F
89%
0 in
0%
0%
5.8 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.54 μg/m3
PM10: 12.68 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 207.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 41.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:39 AM
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 4:47 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 6:40 AM
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 PM
10:03 AM - 12:33 AM

Minor Periods

1:59 PM - 3:29 PM
6:10 AM - 7:40 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
43.7°F
31.4°F
36.1°F
81%
0 in
0%
0%
4.3 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.44 μg/m3
PM10: 3.46 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 203.76 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:38 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 7:24 AM
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 PM
10:56 AM - 1:26 PM

Minor Periods

3:02 PM - 4:32 PM
6:54 AM - 8:24 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
47.4°F
28.6°F
34.9°F
76%
0 in
0%
0%
4.5 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.41 μg/m3
PM10: 4.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 218.64 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 47 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:38 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 7:59 AM
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 PM
11:47 AM - 2:17 PM

Minor Periods

4:12 PM - 5:42 PM
7:29 AM - 8:59 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, January 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
46.5°F
28.6°F
33.4°F
78%
0 in
0%
0%
4.9 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:37 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:51 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 8:28 AM
Moon Transit: 1:06 PM
Moonset: 5:54 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:46 PM - 11:16 PM
12:36 AM - 3:06 PM

Minor Periods

5:24 PM - 6:54 PM
7:58 AM - 9:28 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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