Mount Washington Weather

ViewpointCentral Oregon

69°
😐
Comfort Score
69(C)
Good
Weather updated August 21, 2026 at 12:08 PM PDT

Mount Washington weather at a glance

Mount Washington is a viewpoint at 7,795 feet in Central Oregon. Notable features include viewpoint and wilderness.

Current conditions are 69°F, feeling like 69°F, with 34% humidity, winds near 5 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and overcast.

The location-specific climate baseline shows an average daily high of 47°F and an average low of 33°F, with about 7.3 hours of sunshine per day and 1.8 hours of morning fog per day. Expected annual precipitation is approximately 77.2 inches.

Current Conditions

Temperature
69°F
Feels like 69°F
Humidity
34%
Wind
5 mph
NW • Gusts 11 mph
Cloud Cover
100%
Precip Chance
0%
Air Quality
116
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Comfort Breakdown

Less comfortableMore comfortable
Temperature100
Wind90
Sunshine5
Humidity100
Precipitation100
Air Quality
AQI 116 · Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
69

Hourly Forecast

Today

TimeTempComfortAQIWindPrecipConditions
Now69°69 (C)
116
Observed
5 mph4%☁️ Cloudy
1pm67°79 (B)
26
AQI-eq
8 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
2pm67°79 (B)
23
AQI-eq
10 mph1%☁️ Cloudy
3pm63°70 (B-)
18
AQI-eq
11 mph2%☁️ Cloudy
4pm63°65 (C)
13
AQI-eq
12 mph6%☁️ Cloudy
5pm61°63 (C)
9
AQI-eq
12 mph7%☁️ Cloudy
6pm58°46 (D)
3
AQI-eq
12 mph5%☁️ Cloudy
7pm58°64 (C)
3
AQI-eq
9 mph8%☁️ Cloudy
8pm55°50 (C-)
3
AQI-eq
9 mph12%☁️ Cloudy
9pm55°58 (C-)
7
AQI-eq
4 mph10%☁️ Cloudy
10pm54°49 (D)
34
AQI-eq
7 mph12% Partly Cloudy
11pm51°54 (C-)
72
AQI-eq
8 mph8%🌤️ Mostly Sunny
How to read the Mount Washington hourly chart

The hourly chart follows the next 48 forecast hours at Mount Washington. Use the temperature view to see warming and cooling through the day, and the comfort view to see when the combined temperature, wind, clouds, precipitation, and air quality should feel most favorable.

The wind view compares sustained wind with stronger gusts at Mount Washington. The AQI view uses the current observation for “Now” and modeled AQI-equivalent guidance for later hours when forecast smoke data is available.

Weather Maps

Satellite

GOES-West Visible

Radar

Precipitation

5 mph
Gusts 11 mph
Wind

Coming soon

About the weather maps for Mount Washington

Each preview is centered on Mount Washington, with the red pin marking its approximate location. Satellite imagery provides cloud context, radar shows nearby precipitation, and the fog view shows the marine-layer or low-cloud field when that regional layer is available.

These images cover a wider area than the point forecast, so a nearby cloud or rain band may not be directly over Mount Washington. Open a preview for the interactive map and its latest timestamp before making a weather-sensitive decision.

7-Day Forecast

DayHigh/LowComfortPrecipConditions
Today69° / 51°74 (B-)13%☀️ Sunny
Sat56° / 40°59 (C-)5%☀️ Sunny
Sun63° / 36°72 (B-)0%☀️ Sunny
Mon🏆 Best74° / 39°80 (B)1%☀️ Sunny
Tue76° / 46°76 (B)1%☀️ Sunny
Wed61° / 36°73 (B-)2%☀️ Sunny
Thu59° / 34°74 (B-)4%☀️ Sunny

Best day this week: Mon (Comfort score: 80)

Climate Dashboard

Current conditions vs. HRRR rolling destination baseline

Today's High vs Normal
69°Fforecast
4° above normal
Normal: 65°F
Rainfall Year-to-Date
29.6"
22% below average
30-yr avg: 38.0"
Sunny Days
20last 28 days
7 fewer than baseline
Typical: 27
Foggy Days
7last 28 days
vs 2 typical
Foggier than usual
Avg Wind Speed
10.3 mphlast 28 days
1.0 mph calmer than baseline
Typical: 11.4 mph
Comfort Score
5928-day avg
On par with typical
Recent baseline: 58
What the Mount Washington climate comparisons mean

These cards compare recent conditions at Mount Washington with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available; fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.

Positive and negative differences describe how Mount Washington departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.

Historical Climate Data

Long-term weather patterns and climate data

Data sources: NOAA HRRR rolling destination baseline for recent temperature, precipitation, fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine signals.

Climate Overview

Based on HRRR rolling destination baseline (2024-06-01 to 2026-05-01)

60
Avg Comfort
47°
Avg High
33.3°
Avg Low
36%
Perfect Days
☀️ Avg Sunshine7.3h/day
🌫️ Avg Fog1.8h/day
💧 Avg Annual Rain77.2"
🌧️ Rainy Days/yr125 (34%)
🌫️ Foggy Days/yr102
✨ Perfect Days (80+)249

🌟 Best Months to Visit

1. July91
69.2° / 50° · ☀️ 12.4h
1 foggy days · 2 rainy days
2. August83
65.8° / 48° · ☀️ 10.9h
2 foggy days · 3 rainy days
3. September69
61.9° / 44.8° · ☀️ 9h
2 foggy days · 6 rainy days

⚠️ Challenging Months

1. December6
35.9° / 26.3° · ☀️ 2.9h
💧 21" · 20 rainy days · 16 foggy days
2. November8
36.6° / 27.6° · ☀️ 3.6h
💧 10.6" · 18 rainy days · 13 foggy days
3. February9
31.7° / 20.8° · ☀️ 4.2h
💧 9.9" · 18 rainy days · 12 foggy days

Monthly Breakdown

MonthComfortHigh/Low☀️ Sun🌫️ Fog💧 RainPerfect
June 20247656° / 38.9°10.7h5d4.19"20
July 20249470.9° / 51.4°12.8h1d0.05"29
August 20248764.3° / 46.1°10.6h2d0.39"24
September 20248561.1° / 43.6°9.5h2d0.92"24
October 20246148.5° / 34.8°6h7d4.4"12
November 20243333.1° / 24.3°2.6h16d15.34"0
December 20243435.6° / 25.3°3.2h15d19.36"0
January 20254734.6° / 21.1°5.3h8d7.44"0
February 20253728.9° / 17.5°3.5h12d12.12"2
March 20253833.4° / 23.2°4.4h15d15.46"1
April 20255539.9° / 25.6°8.8h6d2.57"2
May 20256246.1° / 31.8°8.5h10d2.2"13
June 20258459.1° / 40.5°11.7h4d1.25"25
July 20259467.4° / 48.6°12.1h1d0.1"29
August 20259167.2° / 49.9°11.2h2d0.27"27
September 20258362.6° / 45.9°8.5h2d1.42"23
October 20255042.8° / 31.6°5.7h15d7.61"6
November 20254640° / 30.9°4.6h10d5.97"1
December 20253336.2° / 27.3°2.6h16d22.22"0
January 20264937.3° / 27°5.4h10d5.15"0
February 20264534.4° / 24.1°5h11d7.88"2
March 20264437.9° / 27°5.5h14d9.86"1
April 20265640.7° / 27.2°8.2h9d6.73"7
May 20268857.7° / 38°12h0d0"1
Last updated: 7/27/2026

Climate Trends

Average Temperature by Month

76°F60°F44°F28°F12°FJun '24Jul '24Aug '24Sep '24Oct '24Nov '24Dec '24Jan '25Feb '25Mar '25Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26
Average High
Average Low
About the Mount Washington climate charts

The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Mount Washington, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.

Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Mount Washington. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.

Hourly Temperature, Wind, and Cloud Cover Patterns

Average local hour by month from 2016-05-01 to 2026-05-01

How to read the temperature heatmap for Mount Washington

This heatmap shows how average temperature at Mount Washington changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day; warmer colors identify the usual afternoon peaks and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the wind heatmap for Mount Washington

This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Mount Washington through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

How to read the cloud cover heatmap for Mount Washington

This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Mount Washington for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.

Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage; the red marker shows the current month and hour.

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Location Details

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Coordinates
44.3329, -121.8386
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Elevation
7795 ft
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Type
Viewpoint
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#viewpoint#wilderness
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Mount Washington

What is the weather at Mount Washington right now?

Current conditions at Mount Washington are 69°F, feeling like 69°F, with 34% humidity, winds near 5 mph, 100% cloud cover, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Mild and overcast

What temperatures are typical at Mount Washington?

The location-specific record for 2024-06-01 through 2026-05-01 shows an average daily high of 47°F and an average low of 33°F at Mount Washington. These are averages across the year; the monthly climate table on this page shows the warmer and cooler seasons separately.

How much rain does Mount Washington get?

The location-specific climate baseline estimates about 77.2 inches of precipitation and 125 days with measurable rain in a typical year at Mount Washington. The monthly breakdown shows when that rain is most likely.

How often is Mount Washington foggy?

Mount Washington averages about 1.8 hours of morning fog per day across the location-specific climate baseline, with approximately 102 foggy days in a typical year. Fog varies considerably by season, so check the monthly breakdown and current forecast for visit planning.

What are the best months to visit Mount Washington for comfortable weather?

Based on the destination's recorded comfort, temperature, sunshine, rain, and fog data, the strongest months are July 2024 (71°F/51°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), July 2025 (67°F/49°F average high/low and a 94 comfort score), and August 2025 (67°F/50°F average high/low and a 91 comfort score). “Best” depends on the activity, so use the monthly table for the exact tradeoffs.

What kind of destination is Mount Washington?

Mount Washington is a viewpoint at 7,795 feet. Notable features include viewpoint and wilderness.

💡 Local Tip: Central Oregon weather can change dramatically within short distances and throughout the day. Always check current conditions before visiting Mount Washington.
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