National park in Washington

North Cascades National Park Map

Interactive map of North Cascades National Park with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 33°F now🕔 1:35 PM local📅 Best: July

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 33°F (0°C) in North Cascades National Park with overcast. It feels like 25°F. Today runs from 28°F to 38°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.

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 about average for October. The forecast high of 38°F is in line with the 36°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in North Cascades National Park today at 9.8/10. Overnight lows near 28°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of North Cascades National Park

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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

TypeNational park
StateWashington
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates48°46′18.5″N 121°17′54.6″W (48.7718, -121.2985)
Established1968
Known foralpine glaciers and turquoise lakes
Local time1:35 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJuly
ClimatePolar

Neighboring national parks in Washington

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Getting to North Cascades National Park

By road, from nearby cities
  • Vancouver · 90 mi · roughly 2.1 h driving
  • Seattle · 94 mi · roughly 2.2 h driving
  • Victoria · 97 mi · roughly 2.2 h driving
  • Whistler · 119 mi · roughly 2.7 h driving
  • Portland · 234 mi · roughly 5.4 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near North Cascades National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Vancouver International AirportYVR90 miVancouver
Seattle-Tacoma International AirportSEA103 miSeattle
Portland International AirportPDX228 miPortland

Things to do in North Cascades National Park

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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 33°F (0°C) with overcast. Humidity is 36% and wind is 2 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 1:35 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 1, 2026 at 1:35 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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