Ridgefield, Washington Weather
Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, Clark County.
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About Ridgefield, Washington
Ridgefield, a place where the land breathes softly, unfolds with a gentle embrace of rolling hills that slope towards the broad expanse of the Columbia River. It lies 12.8 miles north-north-west of Vancouver, WA (from Vancouver, WA: bearing 342°T), and is situated 8.5 miles north-north-west of Salmon Creek. Here, the air carries the crisp, clean scent of evergreen forests, a fragrant whisper from the dense woodlands that fringe the western edge of the town. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast sky, casts a diffused, almost ethereal glow, illuminating the verdant pastures and the neat rows of cultivated fields that define the local landscape. The character of Ridgefield is one of quiet perseverance, a community shaped by the fertile soil and the ever-present, life-giving waters that have long been its silent companions. The history of Ridgefield is deeply entwined with the bounty of the land, initially shaped by the indigenous peoples who thrived along the Columbia River before settlers arrived, drawn by the promise of timber and fertile ground. Early industries revolved around logging and agriculture, with orchards and farms yielding their produce to the burgeoning markets. The town's economy still carries echoes of this past, with a strong agricultural presence and a growing appreciation for its natural heritage, particularly evident in the protected wetlands of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge, a jewel in the region's crown, draws visitors and birdwatchers alike, a testament to Ridgefield's enduring connection to the wild, untamed beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
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| Location | Ridgefield, Clark County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 45.815115°N, 122.742601°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98642 |
| Area Code | 360 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ridgefield, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield includes coordinates 45.815115°N, 122.742601°W, situated in Clark County. ZIP code 98642. Telephone area code: 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.
