Rufus
in Sherman County of Oregon, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
45.695 and -120.736 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 45° 41' 41" and W -120° 44' 9"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:01 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:44 am and 8:14 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-49.350 and 70.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port-aux-Francais
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Delve into Rufus

Rufus in Sherman County (Oregon) with it's 238 habitants is a town located in United States about 2,253 mi (or 3,626 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Rufus is now 04:01 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Los Angeles with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Rufus, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field in a distance of 61 mi (or 98 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there is an option about 11 mi (or 18 km). away.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Goldendale, Moro, The Dalles, Condon and Hood River. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 59 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 45%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

10°C (49 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

5°C (42 °F)
4°C (40 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

5°C (41 °F)
3°C (37 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Windsurfing Rufus 2

Published: June 19, 2012
Length: 41:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: swellsailor

Windsurfing at Rufus Oregon, Columbia River Gorge, using a 2.8 meter sail.


Kite Boarding/Wind Surfing the Columbia River Gorge @ Rufus, Oregon

Published: July 08, 2013
Length: 15:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Brucie555

Taken July 4th, 2013 - wind surfers and Kite boarders enjoying the strong westerly winds through the Columbia River Gorge.


Windsurfing Rufus 7-15-12

Published: July 15, 2012
Length: 00:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: swellsailor

Windsurfing Rufus Oregon in the Columbia River Gorge.


Rufus 6-9-12 Real Speed Adjusted.

Published: June 22, 2012
Length: 07:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: swellsailor

Windsurfing Rufus Oregon, Columbia River Gorge, using 2.8 meter sail.


Дороги Орегона

Published: January 29, 2014
Length: 59:43 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Vasiliy Mordvinov

Traveling from East Oregon to the West.


Timothyflies

Published: January 02, 2011
Length: 24:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: David Norwood

The Preacher's grandson #5 of 6 was the first to fly. - We have been planning this day for months and it just happened to work out for New Years Day. Thanks Doc for pulling the cord and Conrad...


BNSF 780 Tank Train by the John Day Dam - Columbia River Washington

Published: April 14, 2013
Length: 57:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: semiconductorful

BNSF 780 with a load of tank cars travelling west down the Columbia River Valley passing the John Day Dam.


Cliffside Speedflyin

Published: February 20, 2010
Length: 58:33 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Justin Boer

Daniel flyin his Bobcat 15 and me on my 16.5... Winds were roughly 10-15mph and out of the East.


It's About Freedom

Published: January 23, 2012
Length: 56:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Richard Shallman

A little soaring at Cliffside with Preacher. Some footage from the Stonhedge Veterans Memorial near Maryhill, in the Columbia River Gorge. Two paraglider pilots playing on a January day.


Dubs Longboards vs. Maryhill

Published: September 12, 2011
Length: 11:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Wynne Williams

Wisconsin to Maryhill. 2000+ miles for 4 minutes of gnar.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Lake Celilo

Lake Celilo is a 24 mi long reservoir on the Columbia River in the United States, between the U.S. states of Washington and Oregon. It was created in 1957 with the construction of The Dalles Dam near The Dalles, Oregon, and stretches upstream to the John Day Dam. Its filling drowned the former site of Celilo Falls and the neighboring fishing and trade village sites.

Located at 45.7263, -120.694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Columbia River Gorge, Reservoirs in Washington (state), Reservoirs in Oregon, Landforms of Klickitat County, Washington, Landforms of Sherman County, Oregon, Landforms of Wasco County, Oregon, Buildings and structures in Wasco County, Oregon, Buildings and structures in Klickitat County, Washington, Buildings and structures in Sherman County, Oregon, Protected areas of Wasco County, Oregon, Protected areas of Klickitat County, Washington, Protected areas of Sherman County, Oregon

Lake Umatilla

Lake Umatilla is a 110 mi long reservoir on the Columbia River in the United States, between the U.S. states of Washington and Oregon. It was created in 1971 with the construction of John Day Dam, and stretches upstream to the McNary Dam. It lies in parts of Sherman, Gilliam, Morrow, and Umatilla counties in Oregon, and Klickitat and Benton counties in Washington.

Located at 45.7175, -120.694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Columbia River Gorge, Reservoirs in Washington (state), Reservoirs in Oregon, Landforms of Benton County, Washington, Landforms of Gilliam County, Oregon, Landforms of Klickitat County, Washington, Landforms of Morrow County, Oregon, Landforms of Sherman County, Oregon, Landforms of Umatilla County, Oregon, Buildings and structures in Gilliam County, Oregon, Buildings and structures in Morrow County, Oregon, Buildings and structures in Sherman County, Oregon, Buildings and structures in Umatilla County, Oregon, Protected areas of Gilliam County, Oregon, Protected areas of Morrow County, Oregon, Protected areas of Sherman County, Oregon, Protected areas of Umatilla County, Oregon, Protected areas of Benton County, Washington, Protected areas of Klickitat County, Washington

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