Geography of Mount Washington
Geography of Mount Washington: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Mount Washington
Franconia Notch State Park is 21 mi to the south-west, Vermont is 63 mi to the west, Maine is 75 mi to the east and Burlington is 95 mi to the west.
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Coordinates: 44°16′13.8″N 71°18′11.9″W (44.2705, -71.3033)
Quick facts about Mount Washington
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| State | New Hampshire |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 44°16′13.8″N 71°18′11.9″W (44.2705, -71.3033) |
| Elevation | 6.289 ft |
| Known for | famously extreme weather |
| Local time | 8:47 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | July |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
Mount Washington is a mountain in New Hampshire. Mount Washington is a mountain known as famously extreme weather. It sits at 6.289 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 45°F (7°C) in Mount Washington with mainly clear. It feels like 38°F. Today runs from 41°F to 48°F. Chance of precipitation is 7%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Mount Washington is July. The climate is polar. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 60°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -7°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 132 mi away. Nearby highlights include Franconia Notch State Park, Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park and Cape Cod National Seashore.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 48°F is 7°F below the 55°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Mount Washington today at 9.2/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Mount Washington 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 | 6° | -7° | 4,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 12° | -7° | 2,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 23° | 4° | 6,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 32° | 14° | 4,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 44° | 28° | 6,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 55° | 39° | 5,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 60° | 45° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 55° | 41° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 51° | 37° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 39° | 25° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 23° | 10° | 3,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 15° | -1° | 6,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Washington?
Mount Washington is a mountain in New Hampshire. Its coordinates are 44.2705, -71.3033. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Mount Washington right now?
It is currently 45°F (7°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 94% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Washington?
July offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Washington, which has a polar climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Washington in?
Mount Washington observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 8:47 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Washington?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 132 mi away, Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 145 mi away and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 275 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mount Washington?
Popular options include Franconia Notch State Park, Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Cape Cod National Seashore, St. Lawrence River and Martha's Vineyard.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - 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 August 22, 2026 at 8:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
