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Mount Katahdin

#22
5267 ft (1605 m) Longfellow Mountains
Mount Katahdin

About Mount Katahdin

Mount Katahdin is Maine's highest point at 5,267 feet and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Located in Baxter State Park, this granite monolith offers challenging hiking with multiple routes to the summit. The Knife Edge trail is particularly famous for its exposed ridge walking.

History

Called 'Katahdin' by the Penobscot Indians meaning 'The Great Mountain,' this peak has been climbed since 1804. The mountain was made famous by Henry David Thoreau's writings and serves as the final destination for thousands of Appalachian Trail thru-hikers each year.

Weather Forecast

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Current Conditions

43°F

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Feels like 38°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 43°F
High 43°F
Low 43°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 61%
Sunrise 8:50 AM
Sunset 12:15 AM
9 PM
overcast clouds
43°F
Feels: 38°F 8 mph (Gusts: 9) 61% 6.2 miles
Average 35°F
High 46°F
Low 26°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 75%
Sunrise 8:50 AM
Sunset 12:15 AM
12 AM
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40°F
Feels: 36°F 6 mph (Gusts: 11) 73% 6.2 miles
3 AM
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34°F
Feels: 27°F 8 mph (Gusts: 16) 85% 6.2 miles
6 AM
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28°F
Feels: 21°F 6 mph (Gusts: 12) 96% 6.2 miles
9 AM
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26°F
Feels: 19°F 6 mph (Gusts: 18) 93% 6.2 miles
12 PM
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30°F
Feels: 24°F 6 mph (Gusts: 17) 85% 6.2 miles
3 PM
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34°F
Feels: 27°F 7 mph (Gusts: 14) 76% 6.2 miles
6 PM
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44°F
Feels: 39°F 9 mph (Gusts: 15) 46% 6.2 miles
9 PM
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46°F
Feels: 41°F 8 mph (Gusts: 15) 42% 6.2 miles
Average 41°F
High 52°F
Low 30°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 59%
Sunrise 8:50 AM
Sunset 12:15 AM
12 AM
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38°F
Feels: 38°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 68% 6.2 miles
3 AM
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34°F
Feels: 34°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 70% 6.2 miles
6 AM
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30°F
Feels: 30°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 84% 6.2 miles
9 AM
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30°F
Feels: 26°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 83% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
43°F
Feels: 43°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 54% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
51°F
Feels: 48°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 39% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
52°F
Feels: 48°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 39% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
52°F
Feels: 48°F 6 mph (Gusts: 6) 38% 6.2 miles
Average 42°F
High 53°F
Low 32°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 72%
Sunrise 8:50 AM
Sunset 12:15 AM
0.11 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
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41°F
Feels: 39°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 64% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
34°F
Feels: 34°F 1 mph (Gusts: 1) 80% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
32°F
Feels: 32°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 92% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
32°F
Feels: 32°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 93% 6.2 miles
12 PM
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44°F
Feels: 44°F 2 mph (Gusts: 1) 66% 6.2 miles
3 PM
light rain
49°F
Feels: 49°F 1 mph (Gusts: 2) 60% 6.2 miles 0.03 inches
6 PM
light rain
53°F
Feels: 50°F 2 mph (Gusts: 5) 53% 6.2 miles 0.04 inches
9 PM
light rain
49°F
Feels: 49°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 65% 6.2 miles 0.03 inches
Average 47°F
High 61°F
Low 35°F
Wind Up to 8 mph
Humidity 69%
Sunrise 8:50 AM
Sunset 12:15 AM
0.03 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
41°F
Feels: 41°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 85% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
3 AM
light rain
39°F
Feels: 39°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 91% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
6 AM
broken clouds
36°F
Feels: 34°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 93% 6.2 miles
9 AM
scattered clouds
35°F
Feels: 32°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 95% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
46°F
Feels: 44°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 76% 6.2 miles
3 PM
scattered clouds
57°F
Feels: 55°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 47% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
61°F
Feels: 58°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 33% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
60°F
Feels: 57°F 8 mph (Gusts: 10) 32% 6.2 miles
Average 51°F
High 67°F
Low 41°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 60%
Sunrise 8:50 AM
Sunset 12:15 AM
12 AM
scattered clouds
47°F
Feels: 47°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 63% 6.2 miles
3 AM
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44°F
Feels: 42°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 62% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
43°F
Feels: 40°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 71% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
41°F
Feels: 38°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 82% 6.2 miles
12 PM
broken clouds
54°F
Feels: 51°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 59% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
62°F
Feels: 60°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 45% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
67°F
Feels: 66°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 40% 6.2 miles

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