Columbia River, Left Bank, near Dodson, Oregon · River
The current water temperature at Columbia River is 21.8 °C (as of August 29, 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.
Can you swim at Columbia River right now?
The current water temperature is 21.8 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.
How warm is the water at Columbia River?
Currently 21.8 °C (updated continuously).