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South Hancock Mountain

#26
4319 ft (1316 m) Pemigewasset Wilderness
South Hancock Mountain

About South Hancock Mountain

South Hancock Mountain stands at 4,319 feet and features excellent summit views, particularly from ledges on the south and west sides. The peak is typically climbed via the Hancock Loop Trail in combination with Mount Hancock. The summit offers dramatic views into the Pemigewasset Wilderness.

History

Like its northern neighbor, South Hancock was named after John Hancock. The mountain became a popular hiking destination in the mid-20th century as the NH 48 4,000-footer list gained popularity. The loop trail connecting both Hancock peaks is considered one of the more scenic moderate hikes in the region.

Weather Forecast

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Current Conditions

34°F

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Feels like 34°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 34°F
High 34°F
Low 34°F
Wind Up to 2 mph
Humidity 70%
Sunrise 12:17 PM
Sunset 9:32 PM
9 PM
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34°F
Feels: 34°F 2 mph (Gusts: 1) 70% 6.2 miles
Average 28°F
High 32°F
Low 27°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 94%
Sunrise 12:17 PM
Sunset 9:32 PM
12 AM
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32°F
Feels: 32°F 2 mph (Gusts: 1) 78% 6.2 miles
3 AM
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30°F
Feels: 26°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 90% 5.9 miles
6 AM
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28°F
Feels: 28°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 100% 0.4 miles
9 AM
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27°F
Feels: 27°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 100% 0.2 miles
12 PM
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3 PM
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27°F
Feels: 27°F 1 mph (Gusts: 4) 100%
6 PM
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28°F
Feels: 28°F 3 mph (Gusts: 12) 100%
9 PM
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29°F
Feels: 22°F 7 mph (Gusts: 18) 86% 6.2 miles
Average 11°F
High 21°F
Low 6°F
Wind Up to 13 mph
Humidity 78%
Sunrise 12:17 PM
Sunset 9:32 PM
12 AM
light snow
21°F
Feels: 12°F 8 mph (Gusts: 17) 86% 6.2 miles
3 AM
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12°F
Feels: 0°F 9 mph (Gusts: 17) 81% 6.2 miles
6 AM
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Feels: -3°F 9 mph (Gusts: 18) 80% 6.2 miles
9 AM
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7°F
Feels: -6°F 9 mph (Gusts: 14) 86% 6.2 miles
12 PM
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6°F
Feels: -7°F 11 mph (Gusts: 30) 80% 6.2 miles
3 PM
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8°F
Feels: -5°F 13 mph (Gusts: 33) 74% 6.2 miles
6 PM
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14°F
Feels: 1°F 12 mph (Gusts: 31) 69% 6.2 miles
9 PM
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12°F
Feels: 1°F 7 mph (Gusts: 16) 68% 6.2 miles
Average 16°F
High 23°F
Low 11°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 83%
Sunrise 12:17 PM
Sunset 9:32 PM
12 AM
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11°F
Feels: 5°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 72% 6.2 miles
3 AM
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Feels: 13°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 73% 6.2 miles
6 AM
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9 AM
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Feels: 14°F 1 mph (Gusts: 1) 81% 6.2 miles
12 PM
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15°F
Feels: 15°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 88% 6.2 miles
3 PM
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19°F
Feels: 19°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 90% 5.5 miles
6 PM
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23°F
Feels: 23°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 87% 6.2 miles
9 PM
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22°F
Feels: 22°F 0 mph (Gusts: 1) 96% 0.4 miles
Average 17°F
High 21°F
Low 15°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 86%
Sunrise 12:17 PM
Sunset 9:32 PM
12 AM
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Feels: 21°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 98% 0.2 miles
3 AM
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Feels: 10°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 99% 6.2 miles
6 AM
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9 AM
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12 PM
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3 PM
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Feels: 10°F 7 mph (Gusts: 17) 63% 6.2 miles
6 PM
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20°F
Feels: 11°F 7 mph (Gusts: 13) 61% 6.2 miles
9 PM
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Feels: 13°F 3 mph (Gusts: 6) 72% 6.2 miles
Average 15°F
High 17°F
Low 11°F
Wind Up to 13 mph
Humidity 87%
Sunrise 12:17 PM
Sunset 9:32 PM
12 AM
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17°F
Feels: 17°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 81% 6.2 miles
3 AM
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Feels: 16°F 2 mph (Gusts: 5) 87% 2.7 miles
6 AM
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Feels: 8°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 95% 0.1 miles
9 AM
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Feels: 4°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 94% 0.2 miles
12 PM
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Feels: -1°F 10 mph (Gusts: 22) 91% 0.6 miles
3 PM
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Feels: 0°F 12 mph (Gusts: 35) 85% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light snow
16°F
Feels: 3°F 13 mph (Gusts: 31) 77% 6.2 miles

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