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Clatskanie rests in a verdant embrace, a place where the air itself seems to hold the damp, earthy scent of the Pacific Northwest. It lies 13.1 miles west of Longview, WA (from Longview, WA: bearing 259°T), and is situated 14.6 miles west-south-west of Kelso. The landscape here is a gentle confluence of rolling hills, cloaked in the deep, shadowed greens of Douglas fir and western hemlock, and the flatter, richer soils of the valley floor, crisscrossed by the meandering silver threads of the Clatskanie River and its tributaries. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, has a diffused, almost pearlescent quality, illuminating the moss-laden branches and the occasional splash of vibrant wildflower in the undergrowth. The character of Clatskanie is one of quiet resilience, a community that feels deeply rooted, its rhythms dictated more by the turning seasons and the flow of water than by the hurried pulse of the outside world. The history of Clatskanie is intrinsically tied to the bounty of its surroundings, once a vital hub for logging and agriculture, industries that shaped its early development and continue to leave their mark on the land and its people. The river, a constant companion, has served as both a pathway and a source of life, its banks bearing the silent testament to generations who have worked its fertile soil or navigated its waters. While the dominant industries have evolved, the spirit of self-sufficiency and a deep connection to the natural environment persist, evident in the small farms that dot the countryside and the local businesses that cater to the needs of the community. Clatskanie holds a quiet charm, a place where the echoes of its past are softly carried on the breeze, mingling with the present hum of everyday life.
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| Location | Clatskanie, Columbia County, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 46.101222°N, 123.206786°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 97016 |
| Area Code | 503, 971 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Clatskanie, Oregon, 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 Clatskanie includes coordinates 46.101222°N, 123.206786°W, situated in Columbia County. ZIP code 97016. Telephone area code: 503, 971. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
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.