Geography of Mount Rainier
Geography of Mount Rainier: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Mount Rainier
Mount Rainier National Park is 2 mi to the north-east, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 49 mi to the north-west, Seattle is 59 mi to the north-west and King County is 59 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 46°51′8.3″N 121°45′37.1″W (46.8523, -121.7603)
Quick facts about Mount Rainier
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 46°51′8.3″N 121°45′37.1″W (46.8523, -121.7603) |
| Elevation | 14.409 ft |
| Known for | a glaciated volcano near Seattle |
| Local time | 8:27 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
Mount Rainier is a mountain in Washington. Mount Rainier is a mountain known as a glaciated volcano near Seattle. It sits at 14.409 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 16°F (-9°C) in Mount Rainier with light freezing drizzle. It feels like -0°F. Today runs from 13°F to 18°F. Chance of precipitation is 85%. Sightseeing conditions score 4/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Mount Rainier is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 28°F, while February is the coldest with lows near -12°F.
The closest major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 49 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Rainier National Park, Space Needle, Columbia River and Mount Hood.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 18°F is 4.5°F below the 22°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. Gusts to 51 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 13°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Mount Rainier 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 | 2° | -8° | 12,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | -2° | -12° | 11,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 1° | -9° | 13,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 6° | -6° | 5,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 11° | -1° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 17° | 4° | 3,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 28° | 13° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 27° | 14° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 22° | 9° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 13° | 0° | 8,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 4° | -6° | 14,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 3° | -6° | 21,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Rainier?
Mount Rainier is a mountain in Washington. Its coordinates are 46.8523, -121.7603. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Mount Rainier right now?
It is currently 16°F (-9°C) with light freezing drizzle. Humidity is 95% and wind is 25 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Rainier?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Rainier, which has a polar climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Rainier in?
Mount Rainier observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 8:27 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Rainier?
The closest airports are Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 49 mi away, Portland International Airport (PDX), 96 mi away and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 175 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mount Rainier?
Popular options include Mount Rainier National Park, Space Needle, Columbia River, Mount Hood, Olympic National Park and Deception Pass State Park.
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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 September 30, 2026 at 8:27 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
