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Current Local Time in Mount Rainier National Park

Current local time and time zone in Mount Rainier National Park, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 41°F now🕔 4:17 PM local📅 Best: July

Current local time in Mount Rainier National Park

4:17 PM
Monday, August 24, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC offsetUTC-07:00
UTC now11:17 PM
Sunrise6:15 AM
Sunset8:03 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:15 AM
Sunset8:03 PM
Daylight13h 48m
Solar noon1:09 PM
Golden hour (am)6:15 AM - 7:15 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:03 PM - 8:03 PM
Blue hour (am)5:45 AM - 6:15 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:03 PM - 8:33 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 90%
Moonrise6:35 PM
Moonset2:15 AM

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Quick facts about Mount Rainier National Park

TypeNational park
StateWashington
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates46°52′48″N 121°43′36.8″W (46.88, -121.7269)
Established1899
Known fora glaciated volcano and wildflower meadows
Local time4:17 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJuly
ClimatePolar

Summary

Mount Rainier National Park is a national park in Washington. Mount Rainier National Park is a US national park known for a glaciated volcano and wildflower meadows.

Right now it is 41°F (5°C) in Mount Rainier National Park with clear. It feels like 30°F. Today runs from 32°F to 42°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park is July. The climate is polar. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 49°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 9°F.

The closest major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 48 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Rainier, Space Needle, Columbia River and Mount Hood.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 42°F is 7.9°F below the 49°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Mount Rainier National Park today at 9.8/10. Overnight lows near 32°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

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Coordinates: 46°52′48″N 121°43′36.8″W (46.88, -121.7269)

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Where is Mount Rainier National Park?

Mount Rainier National Park is a national park in Washington. Its coordinates are 46.88, -121.7269. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Mount Rainier National Park right now?

It is currently 41°F (5°C) with clear. Humidity is 35% and wind is 12 mph.

When is the best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park?

July offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Rainier National Park, which has a polar climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Mount Rainier National Park in?

Mount Rainier National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 4:17 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Mount Rainier National Park?

The closest airports are Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 48 mi away, Portland International Airport (PDX), 98 mi away and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 174 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Mount Rainier National Park?

Popular options include Mount Rainier, Space Needle, Columbia River, Mount Hood, Olympic National Park and Deception Pass State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
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 August 24, 2026 at 4:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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