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Mount Hancock

#21
4420 ft (1347 m) Pemigewasset Wilderness
Mount Hancock

About Mount Hancock

Mount Hancock reaches 4,420 feet and is located in the southern Pemigewasset Wilderness. The summit offers good views, particularly to the south and west. The mountain is typically climbed via the Hancock Loop Trail, which also includes South Hancock. The trail features interesting rock formations and scenic forest hiking.

History

Named after John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence, the mountain has been part of the White Mountains hiking network since the early 20th century. The Hancock Loop became a popular hiking route after World War II as interest in peak bagging grew.

Weather Forecast

clear sky

Current Conditions

-7°F

clear sky

Feels like -18°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 2°F
High 11°F
Low -7°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 65%
Sunrise 11:21 AM
Sunset 10:35 PM
3 PM
clear sky
-7°F
Feels: -18°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 70% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
3°F
Feels: -9°F 7 mph (Gusts: 11) 62% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
11°F
Feels: 2°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 63% 6.2 miles
Average 8°F
High 25°F
Low -3°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 85%
Sunrise 11:21 AM
Sunset 10:35 PM
12 AM
clear sky
-1°F
Feels: -12°F 5 mph (Gusts: 3) 91% 6.2 miles
3 AM
scattered clouds
-2°F
Feels: -12°F 5 mph (Gusts: 3) 89% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
-3°F
Feels: -12°F 4 mph (Gusts: 2) 91% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
-2°F
Feels: -11°F 4 mph (Gusts: 2) 92% 6.2 miles
12 PM
few clouds
1°F
Feels: 1°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 87% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
19°F
Feels: 14°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 68% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
24°F
Feels: 18°F 5 mph (Gusts: 9) 73% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
25°F
Feels: 21°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 89% 6.2 miles
Average 24°F
High 32°F
Low 17°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 95%
Sunrise 11:21 AM
Sunset 10:35 PM
12 AM
snow
22°F
Feels: 22°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 99% 0.1 miles
3 AM
snow
22°F
Feels: 22°F 1 mph (Gusts: 1) 99% 0.1 miles
6 AM
snow
23°F
Feels: 23°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 99% 0.1 miles
9 AM
light snow
17°F
Feels: 9°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 97% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
17°F
Feels: 10°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 96% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
30°F
Feels: 27°F 3 mph (Gusts: 7) 90% 5.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
32°F
Feels: 27°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 88% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
31°F
Feels: 26°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 92% 6.2 miles
Average 23°F
High 32°F
Low 17°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 92%
Sunrise 11:21 AM
Sunset 10:35 PM
12 AM
few clouds
18°F
Feels: 11°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 96% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
17°F
Feels: 10°F 5 mph (Gusts: 3) 94% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
18°F
Feels: 11°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 93% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
18°F
Feels: 13°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 93% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
20°F
Feels: 20°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 91% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
31°F
Feels: 31°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 84% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
32°F
Feels: 32°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 89% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
28°F
Feels: 24°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 99% 6.0 miles
Average 21°F
High 25°F
Low 19°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 96%
Sunrise 11:21 AM
Sunset 10:35 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
25°F
Feels: 21°F 3 mph (Gusts: 7) 99% 6.2 miles
3 AM
snow
25°F
Feels: 18°F 5 mph (Gusts: 14) 99%
6 AM
snow
24°F
Feels: 15°F 8 mph (Gusts: 17) 98% 0.1 miles
9 AM
snow
20°F
Feels: 10°F 9 mph (Gusts: 19) 96% 0.2 miles
12 PM
snow
19°F
Feels: 9°F 8 mph (Gusts: 16) 95% 0.3 miles
3 PM
snow
19°F
Feels: 10°F 7 mph (Gusts: 14) 93% 0.7 miles
6 PM
light snow
20°F
Feels: 12°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 91% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
19°F
Feels: 14°F 3 mph (Gusts: 6) 93% 4.2 miles
Average 18°F
High 19°F
Low 18°F
Wind Up to 3 mph
Humidity 98%
Sunrise 11:21 AM
Sunset 10:35 PM
12 AM
light snow
18°F
Feels: 18°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 98% 2.8 miles
3 AM
light snow
18°F
Feels: 18°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 98% 1.7 miles
6 AM
light snow
18°F
Feels: 18°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 98% 1.3 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
19°F
Feels: 19°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 98% 2.7 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
19°F
Feels: 19°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 99% 1.2 miles

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