Water Temperature of the Yakima River in Sunnyside, WA

Current Water Temperature

45.3°F 7.4°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
45.3°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

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, WA

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Yakima River

Station Name: YAKIMA RIVER AT RM 73.8 NEAR EMERALD, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 663 feet

Nearest Address:
Sunnyside, WA 98944
Yakima County

GPS Coordinates: 46.2852222, -120.0919944

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Yakima River, Prosser, WA (16.4 mi)
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Columbia River, Goldendale, WA (49.4 mi)
Deschutes River, Biggs Junction, OR (60.2 mi)
Willow Creek, Heppner, OR (69.7 mi)
Willow Lake, Heppner, OR (70.2 mi)
Columbia River, The Dalles, OR (70.5 mi)
Wenatchee River, Cashmere, WA (85.3 mi)
Eagle Creek, Bonneville, OR (98.6 mi)
Cedar River, Bandera, WA (100.4 mi)
Bull Run River, Brightwood, OR (102.2 mi)
Cedar River, Garcia, WA (104.3 mi)
Columbia River, Dodson, OR (104.6 mi)
Rex River, Garcia, WA (104.6 mi)

Weather for Sunnyside, Washington

Current Weather

45.7°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 89%
Feels Like: 42.4°F
Wind: NW 3.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.7 mph
Pressure: 29.61 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 8.5 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Thu
H: 51°F
L: 42°F
Moderate Rain
Fri
H: 54°F
L: 39°F
Fog
Sat
H: 56°F
L: 38°F
Moderate Drizzle
Sun
H: 53°F
L: 47°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 54°F
L: 42°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
19.5 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
19.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
20 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
15.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
302 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 33m daylight
Sunrise 6:58 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:31 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:43 AM
Transit 2:36 PM
Moonset 6:33 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:41 AM - 4:11 AM
2:06 PM - 4:36 PM

Minor Periods

10:13 AM - 11:43 AM
6:03 PM - 7:33 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 48.7°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 6.5 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
16.2 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
16.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
45.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
6.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
234.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 33m daylight
Sunrise 6:58 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:31 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:43 AM
Transit 2:36 PM
Moonset 6:33 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:41 AM - 4:11 AM
2:06 PM - 4:36 PM

Minor Periods

10:13 AM - 11:43 AM
6:03 PM - 7:33 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Rain
Average Temperature: 44.8°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Chance of Rain: 60%
Wind: 12.7 mph
UV Index: 1.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
20.2 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
20.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
23.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
9.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
237 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 31m daylight
Sunrise 6:59 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:30 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:25 AM
Transit 3:27 PM
Moonset 7:33 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:32 AM - 5:02 AM
2:57 PM - 5:27 PM

Minor Periods

10:55 AM - 12:25 PM
7:03 PM - 8:33 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Fog
Average Temperature: 46.8°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Chance of Rain: 53%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 2.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
5.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
6.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
43.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
6.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
175.9 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 28m daylight
Sunrise 7:01 AM
Solar Noon 11:44 AM
Sunset 4:29 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 12:00 PM
Transit 4:15 PM
Moonset 8:38 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:21 AM - 5:51 AM
3:45 PM - 6:15 PM

Minor Periods

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
8:08 PM - 9:38 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Drizzle
Average Temperature: 50°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 53%
Wind: 7 mph
UV Index: 1.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
24.7 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
12.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
161.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 26m daylight
Sunrise 7:02 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 4:28 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:27 PM
Transit 5:02 PM
Moonset 9:45 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:09 AM - 6:39 AM
4:32 PM - 7:02 PM

Minor Periods

11:57 AM - 1:27 PM
9:15 PM - 10:45 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 47.7°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 6.2 mph
UV Index: 2.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
48.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
7.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
189 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 24m daylight
Sunrise 7:03 AM
Solar Noon 11:45 AM
Sunset 4:27 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 12:49 PM
Transit 5:46 PM
Moonset 10:53 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:54 AM - 7:24 AM
5:16 PM - 7:46 PM

Minor Periods

12:19 PM - 1:49 PM
10:23 PM - 11:53 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
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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