Water Temperature of the Columbia River in Goldendale, WA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 9:00 AM PST
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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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Weather for Goldendale, Washington
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 47°F
L: 29°F

Mon
H: 47°F
L: 29°F

Tue
H: 47°F
L: 28°F

Wed
H: 47°F
L: 28°F

Thu
H: 49°F
L: 31°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
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 PM11:47 AM - 2:17 PM
Minor Periods
4:12 PM - 5:42 PM7:29 AM - 8:59 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 18 at 3:15AM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 3:15 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 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 and Washington, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, 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.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 18 at 8:00AM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 8:00 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 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 and Washington, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, 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.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 18 at 1:42PM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 1:42 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 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...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Yakima Valley, 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.
Freezing Fog Advisory issued January 18 at 3:15AM PST until January 18 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 3:15 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...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. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility half a mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...North Central Oregon. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Tuesday. For the Freezing 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 US-97. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be some improvement this afternoon, before fog returns this evening and overnight. However, lingering freezing fog in some areas could still create spots with reduced visibilities and coupled with temperatures at or below freezing, there could be slick spots on roadways.
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 18 at 3:15AM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 3:15 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...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. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility half a mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...North Central Oregon. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Tuesday. For the Freezing 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 US-97. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be some improvement this afternoon, before fog returns this evening and overnight. However, lingering freezing fog in some areas could still create spots with reduced visibilities and coupled with temperatures at or below freezing, there could be slick spots on roadways.
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.
Freezing Fog Advisory issued January 18 at 8:00AM PST until January 18 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 8:00 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...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. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility half a mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...North Central Oregon. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Tuesday. For the Freezing 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 US-97. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be some improvement this afternoon, before fog returns this evening and overnight. However, lingering freezing fog in some areas could still create spots with reduced visibilities and coupled with temperatures at or below freezing, there could be slick spots on roadways.
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 18 at 8:00AM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 8:00 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...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. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, visibility half a mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...North Central Oregon. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Tuesday. For the Freezing 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 US-97. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be some improvement this afternoon, before fog returns this evening and overnight. However, lingering freezing fog in some areas could still create spots with reduced visibilities and coupled with temperatures at or below freezing, there could be slick spots on roadways.
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 18 at 1:42PM PST until January 20 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 1:42 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 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...In Oregon, Central Oregon and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Area coverage of freezing fog has reduced since this morning, but lingering fog along parts of I-82, I-97, and Highway 126 will persist through the next couple of hours. Expecting more freezing fog to redevelop overnight tonight for the region.
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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 47 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
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 PM11:47 AM - 2:17 PM
Minor Periods
4:12 PM - 5:42 PM7:29 AM - 8:59 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:51 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 14 mins
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 PM12:36 AM - 3:06 PM
Minor Periods
5:24 PM - 6:54 PM7:58 AM - 9:28 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:52 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 1:53 PM
Moonset: 7:07 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:23 PM - 3:53 PM
Minor Periods
6:37 PM - 8:07 PM8:21 AM - 9:51 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 2:38 PM
Moonset: 8:19 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:08 PM - 4:38 PM
Minor Periods
7:49 PM - 9:19 PM8:40 AM - 10:10 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 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
