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Knappa rests where the land begins to swell and dip, a place where the dense, evergreen embrace of the Coast Range yields to the broad, fertile expanse of the Columbia River estuary. It lies 31.2 miles west of Longview, WA (from Longview, WA: bearing 276°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west of Puget Island. Here, the air carries the cool, damp breath of the Pacific, mingling with the earthy scent of rich soil and the subtle, briny tang of distant salt. Douglas fir and Western hemlock form a dark, watchful backdrop to the more open spaces, their towering silhouettes softened by the ever-present mist that can drape the landscape in a gentle, ethereal veil. The terrain itself is a study in contrasts: steep slopes give way to flatter, more cultivated fields, a constant reminder of the interplay between the wild and the tamed, the untamed forest and the purposeful hand of human endeavor. The story of Knappa is written in the slow, steady rhythm of its agricultural past and its enduring connection to the river. Once a hub for timber and farming, the economy here still draws strength from the land, with berry farms and nurseries dotting the landscape, their vibrant colors a cheerful counterpoint to the prevailing greens and grays. The Columbia River, a constant presence, has shaped not only the geography but also the character of Knappa, its currents carrying whispers of bygone days of steamboats and fishing fleets. While the grand industrial ventures have largely receded, a quiet resilience remains, a determined spirit that cherishes the natural bounty and the peaceful, grounded way of life that defines this corner of Clatsop County.
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| Location | Knappa, Clatsop County, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 46.18511°N, 123.585967°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 97103 |
| 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 Knappa, 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 Knappa includes coordinates 46.185110°N, 123.585967°W, situated in Clatsop County. ZIP code 97103. 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.