Water Temperature of the Columbia River in The Dalles, OR
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 4:00 PM PDT
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Local Points of Interest
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
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Bull Run River, Corbett, OR (40.5 mi)
Columbia River, Dodson, OR (41.0 mi)
Fir Creek, Brightwood, OR (41.4 mi)
North Fork Bull Run River, Corbett, OR (41.7 mi)
South Fork Bull Run River, Marmot, OR (45.9 mi)
Little Sandy River, Sandy, OR (49.4 mi)
Bull Run River, Aims, OR (50.2 mi)
Clackamas River, Three Lynx, OR (54.4 mi)
Clackamas River, Estacada, OR (55.9 mi)
Fish Creek, Three Lynx, OR (56.6 mi)
Johnson Creek, Gresham, OR (60.2 mi)
Weather for The Dalles, Oregon
Current Weather

Humidity: 58%
Feels Like: 44.2°F
Wind: WNW 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 4.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 62°F
L: 36°F

Wed
H: 64°F
L: 36°F

Thu
H: 59°F
L: 41°F

Fri
H: 60°F
L: 41°F

Sat
H: 65°F
L: 35°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 37 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 6:20 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 7:53 AM
Moonset: 3:46 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:23 AM - 9:53 AM3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Minor Periods
3:16 PM - 4:46 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Freeze Watch issued October 14 at 8:58AM PDT until October 15 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Tue October 14, 2025, 8:58 AM
Expires: Tue October 14, 2025, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Freeze Watch Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 to 32 degrees possible. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Freeze Watch Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, probabilities for temperatures at or below 32 degrees range between 50-70%, while probabilities for a hard freeze with temperatures of 28 degrees or colder range between 15-40%. These probabilities are highest in the Parkdale area and lowest in Odell.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.
Freeze Warning issued October 14 at 2:36PM PDT until October 15 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Tue October 14, 2025, 2:36 PM
Expires: Wed October 15, 2025, 5:15 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 to 32 degrees expected. * WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 65 to 85% chance of overnight low temperatures falling below freezing, and a 30 to 60% chance of falling below 30 degrees by sunrise on Wednesday morning. In both cases, the chances are higher farther up the valley and lower toward Hood River proper.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.
Freeze Warning issued October 14 at 1:49PM PDT until October 15 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Effective: Tue October 14, 2025, 1:49 PM
Expires: Wed October 15, 2025, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 47.5°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 6:20 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 7:53 AM
Moonset: 3:46 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:23 AM - 9:53 AM3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Minor Periods
3:16 PM - 4:46 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 48.4°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Wind: 5.6 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 6:19 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 8:44 AM
Moonset: 4:11 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 29.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:14 AM - 10:44 AM4:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Minor Periods
3:41 PM - 5:11 PM12:31 AM - 2:01 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 47.1°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 6:17 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 9:30 AM
Moonset: 4:32 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 19.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:05 PM - 7:35 PM9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Minor Periods
4:02 PM - 5:32 PM1:45 AM - 3:15 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 48.4°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 6:15 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 10:13 AM
Moonset: 4:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:47 PM - 8:17 PM9:43 AM - 12:13 AM
Minor Periods
4:19 PM - 5:49 PM2:55 AM - 4:25 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 49°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Wind: 4 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 6:13 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 10:54 AM
Moonset: 5:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:28 PM - 8:58 PM10:24 AM - 12:54 AM
Minor Periods
4:34 PM - 6:04 PM4:03 AM - 5:33 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5