Pe Ell, 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, soil and crop conditions for Pe Ell, Lewis County.
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Pe Ell rests in a verdant cradle of Lewis County, where the land rolls with a gentle, persistent swell, a prelude to the larger mountains that loom in the distance. It lies 23.0 miles west-north-west of Cowlitz, WA (from Cowlitz, WA: bearing 290°T), and is situated 19.1 miles west-south-west of Centralia. Here, the air carries the damp, earthy scent of the Pacific Northwest, a constant reminder of the abundant rainfall that nourishes the deep green of the surrounding forests and the rich, dark soil of the valley floor. The Chehalis River, a silver thread in the landscape, meanders through the periphery, its quiet presence a calming influence on the otherwise active life of the region. The character of Pe Ell is one of quiet resilience, a place where the days unfold with a predictable, yet never monotonous, rhythm, dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land. The history of Pe Ell is deeply entwined with the logging industry that once shaped much of this corner of Washington. For generations, the towering Douglas fir and Western hemlock provided the lifeblood for the local economy, their timber sent far and wide. While the era of the giant mills has largely receded, the echoes of that industrious past remain, present in the sturdy, practical architecture of the older buildings and the enduring spirit of the people who call Pe Ell home. Today, agriculture, particularly dairy farming, continues to be a vital economic pillar, its pastures stretching across the landscape like emerald blankets under the often-misty sky. The community retains a strong sense of place, a quiet pride in its origins and its ability to adapt and endure, a living testament to the enduring allure of the Pacific Northwest.
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| Location | Pe Ell, Lewis County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 46.57038°N, 123.297366°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98572 |
| Area Code | 425 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pe Ell, 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 Pe Ell includes coordinates 46.570380°N, 123.297366°W, situated in Lewis County. ZIP code 98572. Telephone area code: 425. 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.