North Cascades National Park (WA) Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore North Cascades National Park’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the United States of America.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The weather in North Cascades National Park experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C during cooler months like December. At night, minimum temperatures typically average around -4°C during these months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in North Cascades National Park by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
August, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 71 mm of snow/rainfall spread over roughly 10 days. For more information, please visit our North Cascades National Park Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in the United States of America Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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North Cascades National Park Temperatures Compared World Wide
North Cascades National Park’s average annual maximum temperature is 10°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual temperature of 20°C, known for its sunny summers and comfortable winters.
Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is mild, with an average annual temperature of 19°C and minimal seasonal variation.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about North Cascades National Park’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our North Cascades National Park climate page.
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