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Columbia River water temperature

Columbia River, Bridgeport, Washington · River

The current water temperature at Columbia River is 15.2 °C (as of November 6, 2026, source: USGS).

A river can change temperature within hours — snowmelt, rain or power-plant operations show up immediately. That is why the measured value counts here, not an estimate.

15.2 °C
Measured: November 6, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 15.2° · ☀️ Air 3.9° · high today 10.4°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
Columbia River
Photo: Steven Pavlov · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 527 data points since September 7, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 15.2 °C on November 6, 2026 · highest value: 19.8 °C on September 21, 2026.

In November, temperatures have ranged between 15.2 °C and 15.8 °C.

The current value is 0.3 °C below the November average of this series.

Nearby waters

More measuring points: Columbia River

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Columbia River right now?
The current water temperature is 15.2 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Columbia River?
Currently 15.2 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at Columbia River in November?
In November, the water temperature recently averaged 15.5 °C.

When is the water warmest at Columbia River?
Across the measurement record, September is on average the warmest month (18.9 °C).

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