Water Temperature of the Yakima River in West Richland, WA

Current Water Temperature

80.4°F

Measurement Time: Friday, July 31, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT

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Yakima River Gateway Park

Yakima River

Station Name: YAKIMA RIVER AT VAN GIESEN BR NEAR RICHLAND, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 368 feet

Nearest Address:
444 S 35th Ave
West Richland, WA 99353
Benton County

GPS Coordinates: 46.2970794, -119.3333527

Nearby Water Temperatures

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Willow Lake, Heppner, OR (66.5 mi)
Columbia River, Goldendale, WA (77.4 mi)
Deschutes River, Biggs Junction, OR (88.8 mi)
Minam River, Minam, OR (90.2 mi)
Wenatchee River, Cashmere, WA (97.7 mi)
Columbia River, The Dalles, OR (101.1 mi)
Middle Fork John Day River, Susanville, OR (113.9 mi)
Columbia River, Azwell, WA (116.7 mi)
Snake River, China Garden, ID (117.4 mi)
Columbia River, Bridgeport, WA (119.1 mi)
Clearwater River, Spalding, ID (119.9 mi)

Weather for West Richland, Washington

Current Weather

97.3°F
Sunny
Sunny
93.9°F
94.6°F
16%
NNW 3.4 mph
3.9 mph
97.3°F
43.6°F
0 in
0%
6 mi
1011 mbar
3.9

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 97°F
L: 61°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 95°F
L: 60°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 85°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 88°F
L: 53°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 94°F
L: 59°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 7.1 μg/m3
PM10: 7.6 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 136 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 114 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:38 AM
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 9:30 PM
Moon Transit: 2:24 AM
Moonset: 7:46 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 92.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:54 AM - 4:24 AM
10:14 AM - 12:44 AM

Minor Periods

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
7:16 AM - 8:46 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Air Quality Alert issued July 31 at 12:34PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Fri July 31, 2026, 12:34 PM
Expires: Sat August 1, 2026, 9:00 PM

The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Walla Walla County until further notice due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Extremely critical fire weather Saturday will produce significant smoke from ongoing and emerging fires in Washington and Oregon. Particulate Matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy levels throughout the weekend. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000.
Friday, July 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
97.3°F
61.2°F
81.1°F
27%
0 in
0%
0%
7.4 mph
7.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.08 μg/m3
PM10: 12.91 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:38 AM
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 9:30 PM
Moon Transit: 2:24 AM
Moonset: 7:46 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 92.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:54 AM - 4:24 AM
10:14 AM - 12:44 AM

Minor Periods

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
7:16 AM - 8:46 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
95.4°F
60.2°F
78.7°F
29%
0 in
0%
0%
26.4 mph
8.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.9 μg/m3
PM10: 6.68 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 108 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.63 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:39 AM
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 9:47 PM
Moon Transit: 3:07 AM
Moonset: 8:56 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 84.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:37 AM - 5:07 AM
10:56 AM - 1:26 PM

Minor Periods

9:17 PM - 10:47 PM
8:26 AM - 9:56 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
84.7°F
52.3°F
68.3°F
35%
0 in
1%
0%
7.6 mph
7.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.54 μg/m3
PM10: 4.66 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 96.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 10:04 PM
Moon Transit: 3:50 AM
Moonset: 10:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 75.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:20 AM - 5:50 AM
3:20 PM - 5:50 PM

Minor Periods

9:34 PM - 11:04 PM
9:37 AM - 11:07 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, August 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
88°F
53.2°F
70.7°F
30%
0 in
1%
0%
7.8 mph
2.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.08 μg/m3
PM10: 9.79 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 155.47 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.5 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 10:22 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 65.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

9:52 PM - 11:22 PM
10:49 AM - 12:19 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
94.3°F
58.8°F
77°F
23%
0 in
0%
0%
8.9 mph
5


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 23.98 μg/m3
PM10: 24.77 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 318.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 23.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:43 AM
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 10:43 PM
Moon Transit: 5:19 AM
Moonset: 12:34 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 54.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:49 AM - 7:19 AM
1:11 PM - 3:41 PM

Minor Periods

10:13 PM - 11:43 PM
12:04 AM - 1:34 PM

Action Rating: 2 out of 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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