Naselle, Washington facts for kids
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Naselle
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Naselle Valley and State Route 4
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Location of Naselle, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pacific |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km2) |
| • Land | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 421 |
| • Density | 183/sq mi (71.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98638
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-48015 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512495 |
Naselle is a small community in Pacific County, Washington, United States. It is located about 23 miles (37 km) from where the Columbia River meets the ocean. In 2020, about 421 people lived there.
The Naselle River flows through the valley, heading west into Willapa Bay and then into the Pacific Ocean. All around the town, you can see the green, evergreen-covered Willapa Hills. The river's name has been spelled in different ways, like Nasel and Nasal. It gets its name from the Nisal Indians, a Chinookan tribe who used to live along the river.
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A Look Back: History of Naselle
Naselle first grew as a town focused on logging, which means cutting down trees for wood. Even today, logging is still the main industry here. The community was mostly settled by immigrants from Finland and Scandinavia. Because of this, Naselle has kept a lot of its unique cultural heritage, even though fewer families now have those traditional names.
Since 1982, Naselle has hosted a "Finnish-American Folk Festival" every other year. This festival celebrates the Finnish culture with music, food, and traditions. In 2006, Naselle even teamed up with the nearby city of Astoria, Oregon to host a bigger national festival called FinnFest USA.
Weather in Naselle
Naselle has an Oceanic climate. This means it has mild temperatures and lots of rain throughout the year, similar to coastal areas in Europe. On climate maps, this type of weather is called "Cfb."
| Climate data for Naselle | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 60 (16) |
59 (15) |
69 (21) |
74 (23) |
86 (30) |
93 (34) |
93 (34) |
92 (33) |
91 (33) |
87 (31) |
62 (17) |
52 (11) |
93 (34) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43.4 (6.3) |
49.1 (9.5) |
51.1 (10.6) |
55.9 (13.3) |
61.4 (16.3) |
65.2 (18.4) |
69.9 (21.1) |
74.1 (23.4) |
73.1 (22.8) |
60.7 (15.9) |
49.4 (9.7) |
46.7 (8.2) |
58.3 (14.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 30.9 (−0.6) |
32.9 (0.5) |
35.6 (2.0) |
37.3 (2.9) |
39.3 (4.1) |
45.8 (7.7) |
49.3 (9.6) |
51.3 (10.7) |
47.1 (8.4) |
41 (5) |
31.9 (−0.1) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
39.4 (4.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 3 (−16) |
5 (−15) |
24 (−4) |
28 (−2) |
30 (−1) |
35 (2) |
40 (4) |
40 (4) |
38 (3) |
29 (−2) |
25 (−4) |
22 (−6) |
3 (−16) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 17.05 (433) |
13.38 (340) |
12.87 (327) |
7.78 (198) |
4.65 (118) |
3.54 (90) |
1.67 (42) |
2.2 (56) |
4.34 (110) |
9.93 (252) |
16.59 (421) |
19 (480) |
112.99 (2,870) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.4 (8.6) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.1 (2.8) |
5.9 (15) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 inch) | 21 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 190 |
Who Lives in Naselle?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 377 | — | |
| 2010 | 419 | 11.1% | |
| 2020 | 421 | 0.5% | |
| US Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In 2000, there were 377 people living in Naselle. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 421 people.
Many people in Naselle have Finnish, German, or Irish backgrounds. This shows how the town's history was shaped by immigrants from these countries.
Arts and Culture in Naselle
The famous children's author Jennifer L. Holm wrote a book called Our Only May Amelia. This book, which won a Newbery Honor award, is set in early Naselle (when it was spelled "Nasel"). The story is based on real family documents from Holm's own Finnish-American family who lived there long ago. It gives a great look into what life was like for pioneer families in the area.
Well-Known People from Naselle
- Oscar Wirkkala – An important logger and inventor.
- Wilho Saari – A talented musician who played and taught the kantele, a traditional Finnish instrument.
- Rex Ziak – A local historian who studies and writes about the past.
- Tobi Vail – An independent musician, music critic, and a voice for feminist ideas.
See also
In Spanish: Naselle (Washington) para niños
