What’s the climate like in North Cascades National Park?
The current climate of North Cascades National Park features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 26°C during the day to lows of 5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.
The highest temperature recorded in North Cascades National Park in recent years was 41°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -15°C in December 2021.
On average, North Cascades National Park gets 1670 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 208 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit North Cascades National Park?
The best time to visit North Cascades National Park for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit North Cascades National Park. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of North Cascades National Park
The climate table of North Cascades National Park shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 183 | 183 | 153 | 104 | 60 | 111 | 38 | 28 | 102 | 183 | 298 | 227 |
| Snow (cm) | 45 | 45 | 20 | 2,9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,4 | 14 | 81 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 5°C in December
- Precipitation*: 1670 mm per year, averaging 139 mm per month
- Snowfall: 208 cm per year
- Driest months: 28 mm in August, 38 mm in July and 60 mm in May
- Wettest months: 298 mm in November, 227 mm in December and 183 mm in January
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in North Cascades National Park
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in North Cascades National Park, Washington. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in North Cascades National Park
This graph shows how much precipitation North Cascades National Park, Washington, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in North Cascades National Park
This graph shows how much snow North Cascades National Park, Washington, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in North Cascades National Park
This graph shows the average UV index per month in North Cascades National Park, Washington. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in North Cascades National Park
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in North Cascades National Park, Washington. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in North Cascades National Park
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in North Cascades National Park, Washington, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in North Cascades National Park
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in North Cascades National Park, Washington, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in North Cascades National Park by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for North Cascades National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
