Geography of Cannon Beach
Geography of Cannon Beach: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Cannon Beach
Columbia River is 65 mi to the east, ZIP Code 97205 is 67 mi to the east, Multnomah County is 67 mi to the east and Portland is 67 mi to the east.
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Coordinates: 45°53′30.5″N 123°57′41.4″W (45.8918, -123.9615)
Quick facts about Cannon Beach
| Type | Beach |
|---|---|
| State | Oregon |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 45°53′30.5″N 123°57′41.4″W (45.8918, -123.9615) |
| Known for | Haystack Rock at low tide |
| Local time | 5:48 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | July and August |
| Climate | Temperate |
Summary
Cannon Beach is a beach in Oregon. Cannon Beach is a beach known for Haystack Rock at low tide.
Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Cannon Beach with overcast. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 50°F to 57°F. Chance of precipitation is 56%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Cannon Beach is July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 67°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 40°F.
The closest major airport is Portland International Airport (PDX), about 69 mi away. Nearby highlights include Columbia River, Silver Falls State Park, Mount Hood and Mount Rainier.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 57°F is 3.4°F below the 60°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cannon Beach today at 9.4/10. Gusts to 33 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Cannon Beach month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 41° | 10,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 40° | 9,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 42° | 11,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 44° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 58° | 48° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 62° | 52° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 65° | 54° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 67° | 56° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 65° | 54° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 60° | 49° | 7,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 54° | 44° | 12,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 53° | 44° | 16,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cannon Beach?
Cannon Beach is a beach in Oregon. Its coordinates are 45.8918, -123.9615. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Cannon Beach right now?
It is currently 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 99% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cannon Beach?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Cannon Beach, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cannon Beach in?
Cannon Beach observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 5:48 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Cannon Beach?
The closest airports are Portland International Airport (PDX), 69 mi away, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 133 mi away and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 231 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Cannon Beach?
Popular options include Columbia River, Silver Falls State Park, Mount Hood, Mount Rainier, Mount Rainier National Park and Olympic National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 5:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
