Geography of North Cascades National Park
Geography of North Cascades National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of North Cascades National Park
Deception Pass State Park is 67 mi to the west, Gastown is 89 mi to the north-west, Vancouver is 90 mi to the north-west and Vancouver International Airport is 90 mi to the west.
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Coordinates: 48°46′18.5″N 121°17′54.6″W (48.7718, -121.2985)
Quick facts about North Cascades National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 48°46′18.5″N 121°17′54.6″W (48.7718, -121.2985) |
| Established | 1968 |
| Known for | alpine glaciers and turquoise lakes |
| Local time | 8:29 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | July and August |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
North Cascades National Park is a national park in Washington. North Cascades National Park is a US national park known for alpine glaciers and turquoise lakes.
Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in North Cascades National Park with clear sky. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 38°F to 58°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit North Cascades National Park is July and August. The climate is polar. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 58°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 7°F.
The closest major airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), about 90 mi away. Nearby highlights include Deception Pass State Park, Stanley Park, Space Needle and Garibaldi Provincial Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 58°F is in line with the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in North Cascades National Park today at 10/10. 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 North Cascades National Park 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 | 21° | 10° | 10,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 20° | 7° | 8,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 25° | 12° | 11,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 31° | 17° | 4,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 38° | 23° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 46° | 30° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 57° | 38° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 58° | 39° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 51° | 34° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 36° | 23° | 8,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 24° | 14° | 11,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 22° | 13° | 17,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is North Cascades National Park?
North Cascades National Park is a national park in Washington. Its coordinates are 48.7718, -121.2985. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in North Cascades National Park right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 67% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit North Cascades National Park?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in North Cascades National Park, which has a polar climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is North Cascades National Park in?
North Cascades National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 8:29 PM.
What is the nearest airport to North Cascades National Park?
The closest airports are Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 90 mi away, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 103 mi away and Portland International Airport (PDX), 228 mi away.
What are the top things to do in North Cascades National Park?
Popular options include Deception Pass State Park, Stanley Park, Space Needle, Garibaldi Provincial Park, Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - 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 24, 2026 at 8:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
