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 | 9:47 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | July |
| 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 32°F (-0°C) in North Cascades National Park with mainly clear. It feels like 23°F. Today runs from 29°F to 36°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.5/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit North Cascades National Park is July. The climate is polar. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 57°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 much colder than average for September. The forecast high of 36°F is 14.4°F below the 51°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 29°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 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 | 57° | 39° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 51° | 34° | 2,0 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 32°F (-0°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 90% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit North Cascades National Park?
July 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 9:47 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 September 30, 2026 at 9:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
