Columbia, Louisiana Weather
Columbia, Louisiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Columbia, St. John the Baptist Parish.
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About Columbia, Louisiana
Columbia lies in the embrace of the fertile Mississippi River floodplain, a landscape defined by the broad, slow sweep of its namesake waterway and the dense, humid air that hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and blossoming sugarcane. It lies 6.2 miles west-south-west of Laplace, LA (from Laplace, LA: bearing 241°T), and is situated 2.4 miles south-south-west of Reserve. The land itself is a testament to the river's ancient artistry, a flat, verdant expanse crisscrossed by serpentine bayous and dotted with cypress knees that break the surface of still, dark water. Spanish moss, like wisps of spectral lace, drapes from the gnarled branches of live oaks, and the distant rumble of barges on the river provides a constant, low hum to the otherwise quietude. Here, the sunlight filters through the thick canopy of trees with a diffused, golden quality, particularly in the late afternoon, painting the scene with a soft, ethereal glow. The history of Columbia is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Mississippi Delta, its economy once driven by the cultivation of sugarcane and cotton, crops that shaped the very character of the region and its people. While agriculture remains a thread in the local tapestry, the modern economy of Columbia has diversified, with the chemical industry playing a significant role, its large plants a stark contrast to the natural beauty of the surrounding wetlands. This juxtaposition of industrial might and wild, untamed nature is a defining characteristic of Columbia, a place where the echoes of old plantations mingle with the hum of contemporary commerce. The spirit of Louisiana's unique cultural heritage, with its rich blend of French, African, and Spanish influences, is palpable, often expressed in the vibrant music and hearty cuisine that define life here.
Live animated radar for Columbia and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Columbia, St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 30.023536°N, 90.571198°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 70049, 71418 |
| Area Code | 504, 318 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Columbia, Louisiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Columbia, Louisiana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Columbia includes coordinates 30.023536°N, 90.571198°W, situated in St. John the Baptist Parish. ZIP code 70049, 71418. Telephone area code: 504, 318. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
