Mount Washington
Mount Washington (Abenaki: Agiocochook) is an ultra-prominent mountain in the state of New Hampshire.
A mountain, 9 mi south of Randolph
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 5°, with about 96" of snow a year. When to go ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 264K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 98% of the 2,009 attractions we track.
Jackson is the nearest base
Jackson is 9 miles southeast, with 379 hotel and restaurant jobs. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 135 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 66–75°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Randolph. Green months are the mild ones.
Mount Washington
Mount Washington (Abenaki: Agiocochook) is an ultra-prominent mountain in the state of New Hampshire. It is the highest peak in the Northeastern United States at 6,288.2 ft (1,916.6 m) and the most topographically prominent mountain east of the Mississippi River.
The mountain is notorious for its erratic weather. On the afternoon of April 12, 1934, the Mount Washington Observatory recorded a windspeed of 231 mph at the summit, the world record from 1934 until 1996. Mount Washington still holds the record for the highest measured wind speed not associated with a tornado or tropical cyclone.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 6,289 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 264K a year
Towns near Mount Washington
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Mount Washington | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph 32% vacation homes | 9 mi north | 0 | 420 | $407K | — |
| Jackson 54% vacation homes | 9 mi southeast | 379 | 897 | $719K | — |
| Hart's Location 37% vacation homes | 10 mi south | 437 | 49 | $190K | — |
| Carroll 57% vacation homes | 10 mi west | 665 | 659 | $262K | — |
| Gorham | 10 mi northeast | 668 | 2,682 | $162K | B− |
| Jefferson 22% vacation homes | 12 mi northwest | 201 | 1,013 | $297K | — |
| Shelburne | 13 mi northeast | 11 | 530 | $280K | — |
| Bartlett 62% vacation homes | 14 mi south | 322 | 3,281 | $371K | B+ |
| Berlin | 15 mi north | 162 | 9,383 | $131K | — |
| Bethlehem | 15 mi west | 102 | 2,537 | $288K | — |
| Chatham 38% vacation homes | 16 mi southeast | 4 | 430 | $363K | — |
| Whitefield | 16 mi northwest | 196 | 2,516 | $240K | A+ |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Mount Washington
Other well-known places within 47 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
46 mi🛶 LakeLake Winnipesaukee
112 mi🎢 Theme parkStory Land
213 mi🌲 National forestWhite Mountain National Forest
317 mi🚂 Scenic railwayConway Scenic Railroad
421 mi⛷ Ski areaCannon Mountain104 runs · 2,201 ft vertical⛷58 mi⛷ Ski areaBretton Woods Ski Area90 runs · 1,395 ft vertical
64 mi⛷ Ski areaWildcat Mountain50 runs · 2,026 ft vertical
714 mi🎢 Theme parkSanta's VillagePhoto credits
Lake Winnipesaukee: No machine-readable author provided. JohnJHenderson~commonswiki assumed (based o, Public domain · Story Land: AnotherMaker, CC BY-SA 4.0 · White Mountain National Forest: Ken Gallager at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Conway Scenic Railroad: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cannon Mountain: Mikespenard at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wildcat Mountain: Ken Gallager at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Santa's Village: Alex McLeod, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Visiting Mount Washington
What town is Mount Washington near?
Randolph, NH, about 9 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Mount Washington?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–75°.
How far is Mount Washington from Boston?
About 135 miles south of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mount Washington?
Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 66 miles away.
Where should I stay near Mount Washington?
Jackson (9 mi, 379 hotel and restaurant jobs), Hart's Location (10 mi, 437 hotel and restaurant jobs) and Carroll (10 mi, 665 hotel and restaurant jobs).
Tips from people in Randolph
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.