Cowlitz, Washington Weather
Cowlitz, Washington — 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 for Cowlitz, Lewis County.
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About Cowlitz, Washington
Cowlitz rests in a valley where the land itself seems to breathe, a gentle swell of earth cradled by the looming presence of the Cascade foothills. It lies 21.5 miles west-south-west of Lewis, WA (from Lewis, WA: bearing 239°T), and is situated 8.6 miles south-south-east of Napavine. Its history is etched not in grand monuments but in the quiet persistence of those who have worked this rich soil, a lineage tied to the timber and agriculture that have long defined its economy. The air here, particularly in the hushed moments of dawn, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a subtle perfume that speaks of the deep forests surrounding Cowlitz. The economy, once dominated by the robust hum of logging operations, now finds its strength in diversified agriculture and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that sustains it. The cultural character of Cowlitz is one of understated resilience, a spirit forged in the quietude of its rural setting. While no grand universities or globally recognized sports franchises call Cowlitz home, its heart beats with the steady rhythm of community life, marked by local festivals that celebrate the harvest and the changing seasons. The nearby Cowlitz River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, offers its own quiet allure, a place for reflection and simple pleasures. Famous individuals have emerged from these environs, their talents a testament to the fertile ground from which they sprang, though their names echo more in the annals of regional pride than in global headlines. The true landmarks of Cowlitz are often less constructed and more felt: the enduring strength of its people, the deep green of its forests, and the boundless sky that stretches above.
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| Location | Cowlitz, Lewis County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 46.458719°N, 122.842617°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98591, 98632 |
| Area Code | 425, 360 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cowlitz, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cowlitz, Washington, 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 Cowlitz includes coordinates 46.458719°N, 122.842617°W, situated in Lewis County. ZIP code 98591, 98632. Telephone area code: 425, 360. 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.
