Columbia River Weather Forecast
Columbia River weather: 48°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Columbia River is a river in Washington. Columbia River is a river known as the Pacific Northwest's great river.
Right now it is 48°F (9°C) in Columbia River with partly cloudy. It feels like 42°F. Today runs from 45°F to 53°F. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Columbia River is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 83°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.
The closest major airport is Portland International Airport (PDX), about 5 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Hood, Silver Falls State Park, Cannon Beach and Mount Rainier.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 53°F is 9.2°F below the 63°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Columbia River today at 9/10. Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Columbia River right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:47 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Columbia River
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌧️ Rain | 53° / 45° | 70% · 0,6 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 44° | 26% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 44° | 41% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 44° | 11% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 41° | 8% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 40° | 7% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 44° | 12% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 43° | 11% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 44° | 17% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light rain | 66° / 51° | 38% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 60° / 51° | 38% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌧️ Showers | 56° / 52° | 42% · 1,3 in | 11 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 51° | 29% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 54° / 52° | 46% · 0,4 in | 13 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 🌦️ Light showers | 54° / 50° | 35% · 0,8 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 48% | -- | — |
Climate in Columbia River month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 34° | 7,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 37° | 6,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 55° | 41° | 6,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 61° | 43° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 68° | 49° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 75° | 55° | 1,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 83° | 59° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 82° | 60° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 74° | 56° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 63° | 47° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 52° | 42° | 8,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 40° | 10,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Columbia River
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Air quality and pollen in Columbia River
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Columbia River
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Columbia River?
Columbia River is a river in Washington. Its coordinates are 45.628, -122.6739. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Columbia River right now?
It is currently 48°F (9°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 85% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Columbia River?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Columbia River, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Columbia River in?
Columbia River observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 4:47 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Columbia River?
The closest airports are Portland International Airport (PDX), 5 mi away, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 127 mi away and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 248 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Columbia River?
Popular options include Mount Hood, Silver Falls State Park, Cannon Beach, Mount Rainier, Mount Rainier National Park and Smith Rock State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (rivers) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 4:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
