Mount Washington Weather Forecast
Mount Washington weather: 41°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Mount Washington is a mountain in New Hampshire. Mount Washington is a mountain known as famously extreme weather. It sits at 6.289 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 41°F (5°C) in Mount Washington with clear. It feels like 34°F. Today runs from 40°F to 50°F. Chance of precipitation is 27%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Mount Washington is July. The climate is polar. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 60°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -7°F.
The closest major airport is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 132 mi away. Nearby highlights include Franconia Notch State Park, Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park and Cape Cod National Seashore.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 50°F is 5.4°F below the 55°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. stargazing is the strongest bet in Mount Washington today at 9.1/10. 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.
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Weather in Mount Washington right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:14 PM, Aug 24 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Mount Washington
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 50° / 40° | 27% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 46° / 38° | 26% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 40° | 7% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 61° / 40° | 64% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 43° | 64% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 31° | 12% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 33° | 13% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 37° | 16% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 49° / 30° | 35% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 28° | 30% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 34° | 27% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 33° | 21% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 57° / 35° | 18% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 59° / 35° | 16% | 4 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 58° / 36° | 32% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 36° | 29% | 7 mph | 6 |
Climate in Mount Washington 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 | 6° | -7° | 4,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 12° | -7° | 2,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 23° | 4° | 6,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 32° | 14° | 4,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 44° | 28° | 6,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 55° | 39° | 5,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 60° | 45° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 55° | 41° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 51° | 37° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 39° | 25° | 4,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 23° | 10° | 3,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 15° | -1° | 6,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Mount Washington
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Air quality and pollen in Mount Washington
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Mount Washington
Go in July. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Washington?
Mount Washington is a mountain in New Hampshire. Its coordinates are 44.2705, -71.3033. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Mount Washington right now?
It is currently 41°F (5°C) with clear. Humidity is 75% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Washington?
July offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Washington, which has a polar climate. January, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Washington in?
Mount Washington observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 10:14 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Washington?
The closest airports are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 132 mi away, Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 145 mi away and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 275 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mount Washington?
Popular options include Franconia Notch State Park, Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Cape Cod National Seashore, St. Lawrence River and Martha's Vineyard.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| 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 10:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
