Alston, OR
Unincorporated community in Columbia County, Oregon
Alston is a small unincorporated community in Columbia County, Oregon. It is 5.0 miles NE of Longview, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97048.
Alston at a glance
- State
- Oregon
- County
- Columbia County
- ZIP code
- 97048
- Nearest town
- Longview (5.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.0994, -123.0458
Weather in Alston now
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Alston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alston.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alston
What is the weather usually like in Alston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 80°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 48.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,222 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alston: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LONGVIEW, WA US (USC00454769), adjusted for the elevation of Alston.
Alston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 6 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| May | 5:37 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| June | 5:18 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 48 min |
| July | 5:34 AM | 9:01 PM | 15 h 27 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:27 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 4:28 PM | 8 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Alston?
Alston has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Alston is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Alston
The closest live webcam is Clatskanie: US30 at Rainier Summit, 1.2 miles E of Alston.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Alston.
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Questions about Alston
Where is Alston, OR?
Alston is an unincorporated community in Columbia County, Oregon, 5.0 miles NE of Longview.
What county is Alston in?
Alston is in Columbia County, Oregon.
What is the ZIP code of Alston, OR?
The ZIP code for Alston is 97048.
What is the nearest town to Alston?
Longview, 5.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Alston?
Yes. The closest is Clatskanie: US30 at Rainier Summit, 1.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Alston?
August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Alston?
February, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Alston?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Alston?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Alston?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alston have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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