Weather

Lenticular clouds cling to the peak of Mount Rainier.

NPS/Steve Redman

 

Weather patterns at Mount Rainier are strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean, elevation, and latitude. The climate is generally cool and rainy, with summer highs in the 60s and 70s. While July and August are the sunniest months of the year, rain is possible any day, and very likely in spring, fall, and winter.

Visitors should be aware that mountain weather is very changeable. Wet, cold weather can occur anytime of the year. Although late-July and August are generally the driest and warmest time of the year, summer can also be wet and cool. Snow will remain at the 5,000 to 8,000 feet elevation well into mid-July.

Hikers and mountain climbers should be prepared for changing weather. Pay attention to weather forecasts, both one day and long range, avalanche warnings, and special weather alerts. Have extra clothing, rain gear, and a tent for protection against storms anytime of the year. Know the weather forecast and plan your trip accordingly.

 

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Current Weather Forecast

Current weather forecast for the park provided by the National Weather Service. NOTE: Weather conditions can vary between different areas of the park.

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Lat: 46.750135925926884 Long: -121.81167561080701

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Current Weather

Use the following links to learn about current weather conditions at Mount Rainier.

Mount Rainier Recreational Forecast
Daily update of park weather with forecast for next several days from National Weather Service.

Northwest Avalanche Center
Current conditions and snow level at Paradise.

Western Washington Weather Forecast
National Weather Service forecast for the various western Washington regions, including the Cascades and Mount Rainier.

Chinook & Cayuse Mountain Pass Report
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) information on Chinook (SR410) and Cayuse (SR123) mountain passes on the east side of Mount Rainier National Park.

Longmire Weather
Current weather data at Longmire from NOAA.

Ohanapecosh Weather
Current weather conditions and snow depth at Ohanapecosh from the University of Utah.

Sunrise Weather
Current weather conditions and snow depth at Sunrise from NOAA.

Camp Muir Weather Station
Current weather conditions at Camp Muir from the Northwest Avalanche Center.

National Weather Service Seattle Office
Access National Weather Service information for all of western Washington.

Mount Rainier Webcams
Want to see the current weather for yourself? Check our webcams!

Snowpack Information

Use the following links to learn about snowpack conditions at Mount Rainier.

Paradise SNOTEL Data Report
Information on snow depth, current temperature, year-to-date precipitation and more at Paradise. Updated hourly.

Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) Plot for Paradise
Plot of SWE in inches compared with average (1981 to present), created by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Modeled Snow Water Equivalent Forecast Map
Forecast model map of SWE in inches for Mount Rainier and the surrounding area, created by NOAA National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center.

Cayuse Pass SnoTel Station
Weather and snow depth information at Cayuse Pass from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Annual Snowfall Totals at Paradise, 1920 to Present

 

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  Weather Time lapse

  This short time lapse video provides a snapshot of weather at Mount Rainier over the course of a year. The video uses still shots from the Air Quality webcam, located in Paradise overlooking the Nisqually valley. (no sound).

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Average Monthly Temperatures at Mount Rainier

	Paradise (5400 ft/1647 m)		Longmire (2762 ft/825 m)		Ohanapecosh (1950ft/560 m)
	High	Low	High	Low	High	Low
	°F/°C	°F/°C	°F/°C	°F/°C	°F/°C	°F/°C
January	33 / 0.5	21 / -6	36 / 2	24 / -4	39 / 4	30 / -1
February	35 / 2	22 / -6	40 / 4	26 / -3	41 / 5	30 / 1
March	37 / 3	22 / -6	44 / 7	28 / -2	42 /6	32 / 0
April	44 / 7	27 / -3	53 / 12	32 / 0	58 / 14	35 / 2
May	50 / 10	32 / 0	62 / 17	37 / 3	70 / 21	41 / 5
June	56 / 14	44 / 7	66 / 19	43 / 6	77 / 25	45 / 7
July	64 / 18	44 / 7	75 / 24	47 / 8	78 / 23	49 / 9
August	63 / 17	43 / 6	74 / 23	47 / 8	81 / 27	48 / 9
September	57 / 14	39 / 4	68 / 20	43 / 6	72 / 22	43 / 6
October	48 / 9	33 / 0.5	57 / 14	38 / 3	57 / 14	36 / 2
November	41 / 5	37 / 3	45 / 7	31 / -0.5	39 / 4	27 / -3
December	34 / 1	22 / -6	39 / 4	28 / -2	34 / 1	23 / -5