Mount Rainier, MD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Mount Rainier weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Mount Rainier.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Mount Rainier
What is the weather usually like in Mount Rainier?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 45.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,158 mm
- 9.7 insnowfall per year · 25 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Mount Rainier: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NATL ARBORETUM DC, MD US (USC00186350), adjusted for the elevation of Mount Rainier.
Mount Rainier weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Mount Rainier through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 6:57 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:29 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:20 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:30 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Mount Rainier?
Mount Rainier has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 10 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Mount Rainier is May–June and September–October. At 79 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Mount Rainier
What is the hottest month in Mount Rainier?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Mount Rainier?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Mount Rainier?
About 45.6 inches (1,158 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Mount Rainier?
Yes, about 10 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Mount Rainier?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Mount Rainier have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in Mount Rainier in November?
Highs average 58°F and lows 39°F, with about 3.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Mount Rainier?
Around 6:49 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:55 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Mount Rainier weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Mount Rainier.
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