National park in Washington

Current Local Time in North Cascades National Park

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

🌙 39°F now🕔 2:55 PM local📅 Best: July and August

Current local time in North Cascades National Park

2:55 PM
Monday, August 24, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
UTC offsetUTC-07:00
UTC now9:55 PM
Sunrise6:10 AM
Sunset8:05 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:10 AM
Sunset8:05 PM
Daylight13h 55m
Solar noon1:07 PM
Golden hour (am)6:10 AM - 7:10 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:05 PM - 8:05 PM
Blue hour (am)5:40 AM - 6:10 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:05 PM - 8:35 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 86%
Moonrise6:45 PM
Moonset2:05 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

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 time2:55 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJuly and August
ClimatePolar

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 39°F (4°C) in North Cascades National Park with clear. It feels like 34°F. Today runs from 37°F to 42°F. Chance of precipitation is 63%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.3/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

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 much colder than average for August. The forecast high of 42°F is 16.2°F below the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in North Cascades National Park today at 8.1/10. 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.

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Coordinates: 48°46′18.5″N 121°17′54.6″W (48.7718, -121.2985)

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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 39°F (4°C) with clear. Humidity is 77% and wind is 3 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 2:55 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.
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 2:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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