Water Temperature of the Columbia River in The Dalles, OR
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 8:00 PM PDT
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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area; Dallesport, WASponsored Content
Station Name: COLUMBIA RIVER AT THE DALLES, OR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 95 feet / 29 meters
Nearest Address:
W 1st St
The Dalles, OR 97058
Wasco County
GPS Coordinates: 45.60827778, -121.1899167
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South Fork Bull Run River, Marmot, OR (45.9 mi)
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Weather for The Dalles, Oregon
Current Weather

Humidity: 56%
Feels Like: 64°F
Wind: NW 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 3.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 91°F
L: 61°F

Thu
H: 89°F
L: 63°F

Fri
H: 88°F
L: 60°F

Sat
H: 81°F
L: 53°F

Sun
H: 77°F
L: 51°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:50 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 12:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 55.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
11:43 AM - 1:13 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:40PM PDT until July 16 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Tue July 15, 2025, 1:40 PM
Expires: Wed July 16, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 92 to 100 expected. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley, Central and Southern Willamette Valley, and Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest day will be Wednesday, with a 30-60% chance of temperatures reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night, unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 1:40PM PDT until July 16 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Tue July 15, 2025, 1:40 PM
Expires: Wed July 16, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 92 to 100 expected. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley, Central and Southern Willamette Valley, and Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest day will be Wednesday, with a 30-60% chance of temperatures reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night, unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 15 at 1:59PM PDT until July 17 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Tue July 15, 2025, 1:59 PM
Expires: Wed July 16, 2025, 3:00 PM
...DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS CENTRAL OREGON ON THURSDAY... .An upper level system is expected to pass through the region on Thursday. This, combined with warm and dry conditions, will have the potential to create critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 696 John Day Valley, 698 Southern Blue Mountains and 703 Warm Springs Reservation. * TIMING...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 15 at 1:59PM PDT until July 17 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Tue July 15, 2025, 1:59 PM
Expires: Wed July 16, 2025, 3:00 PM
...DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS CENTRAL OREGON ON THURSDAY... .An upper level system is expected to pass through the region on Thursday. This, combined with warm and dry conditions, will have the potential to create critical fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 696 John Day Valley, 698 Southern Blue Mountains and 703 Warm Springs Reservation. * TIMING...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.8°F
Average Humidity: 39%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:50 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 12:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 55.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
11:43 AM - 1:13 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76°F
Average Humidity: 47%
Wind: 19.7 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:49 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 6:28 AM
Moonset: 1:31 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:58 AM - 8:28 AM2:05 PM - 4:35 PM
Minor Periods
1:01 PM - 2:31 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 72.2°F
Average Humidity: 54%
Wind: 24.8 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:48 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 7:19 AM
Moonset: 2:51 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 33.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:49 AM - 9:19 AM2:56 PM - 5:26 PM
Minor Periods
2:21 PM - 3:51 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 66.3°F
Average Humidity: 51%
Wind: 23.3 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:47 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 8:13 AM
Moonset: 4:14 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 23.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:43 AM - 10:13 AM3:52 PM - 6:22 PM
Minor Periods
3:44 PM - 5:14 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 64.4°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Wind: 21.3 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:46 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 9:11 AM
Moonset: 5:34 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:41 AM - 11:11 AM4:52 PM - 7:22 PM
Minor Periods
5:04 PM - 6:34 PM12:32 AM - 2:02 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5