Water Temperature of the Yakima River in Sunnyside, WA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 2:45 AM PDT
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Local Points of Interest
Satus Wildlife and Recreation Area–Yakama Nation; Emerald, WASponsored Content
Station Name: YAKIMA RIVER AT RM 73.8 NEAR EMERALD, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 663 feet / 202 meters
Nearest Address:
Sunnyside, WA 98944
Yakima County
GPS Coordinates: 46.2852222, -120.0919944
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Weather for Sunnyside, Washington
Current Weather

Humidity: 29%
Feels Like: 80.2°F
Wind: NE 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 4.9
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 105°F
L: 66°F

Mon
H: 102°F
L: 67°F

Tue
H: 103°F
L: 69°F

Wed
H: 96°F
L: 71°F

Thu
H: 93°F
L: 64°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 123 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 2:14 PM
Moonset: 8:31 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:44 PM - 4:14 PM
Minor Periods
8:01 PM - 9:31 PM7:13 AM - 8:43 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 23 at 1:56PM PDT until August 27 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Sat August 23, 2025, 1:56 PM
Expires: Sun August 24, 2025, 2:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 98 to 104 degrees expected. This will pose a major to locally extreme risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An alternative scenario is lingering cloud cover from possible thunderstorms from southern Oregon may result in lower than forecast afternoon temperatures or higher than forecast overnight low temperatures.
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. 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.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 23 at 1:56PM PDT until August 27 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Sat August 23, 2025, 1:56 PM
Expires: Sun August 24, 2025, 2:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 98 to 104 degrees expected. This will pose a major to locally extreme risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An alternative scenario is lingering cloud cover from possible thunderstorms from southern Oregon may result in lower than forecast afternoon temperatures or higher than forecast overnight low temperatures.
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. 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.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 23 at 1:56PM PDT until August 27 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Sat August 23, 2025, 1:56 PM
Expires: Sun August 24, 2025, 2:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 98 to 104 degrees expected. This will pose a major to locally extreme risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An alternative scenario is lingering cloud cover from possible thunderstorms from southern Oregon may result in lower than forecast afternoon temperatures or higher than forecast overnight low temperatures.
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. 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.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 23 at 1:56PM PDT until August 27 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Sat August 23, 2025, 1:56 PM
Expires: Sun August 24, 2025, 2:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 98 to 104 degrees expected. This will pose a major to locally extreme risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An alternative scenario is lingering cloud cover from possible thunderstorms from southern Oregon may result in lower than forecast afternoon temperatures or higher than forecast overnight low temperatures.
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. 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.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 23 at 1:56PM PDT until August 27 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Sat August 23, 2025, 1:56 PM
Expires: Sun August 24, 2025, 2:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 98 to 104 degrees expected. This will pose a major to locally extreme risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An alternative scenario is lingering cloud cover from possible thunderstorms from southern Oregon may result in lower than forecast afternoon temperatures or higher than forecast overnight low temperatures.
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. 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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 84.9°F
Average Humidity: 24%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 2:14 PM
Moonset: 8:31 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:44 PM - 4:14 PM
Minor Periods
8:01 PM - 9:31 PM7:13 AM - 8:43 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 84.7°F
Average Humidity: 23%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 1.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 2:55 PM
Moonset: 8:46 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:25 PM - 4:55 PM
Minor Periods
8:16 PM - 9:46 PM8:22 AM - 9:52 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 86°F
Average Humidity: 32%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 3:35 PM
Moonset: 9:01 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:05 PM - 5:35 PM
Minor Periods
8:31 PM - 10:01 PM9:29 AM - 10:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80°F
Average Humidity: 43%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 4:16 PM
Moonset: 9:18 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:46 PM - 6:16 PM
Minor Periods
8:48 PM - 10:18 PM10:36 AM - 12:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 77.6°F
Average Humidity: 36%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 7:46 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 5:00 PM
Moonset: 9:38 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 21.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 2:30 AM4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Minor Periods
9:08 PM - 10:38 PM11:43 AM - 1:13 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5