Climate

83. The summit of Mount Rainier has an alpine climate.
    

    [hide]Climate data for Mount Rainier (14,411 feet; 4,392 m)
    Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
    Average high °F (°C)	7 (−14)	9 (−13)	11 (−12)	17 (−8)	22 (−6)	26 (−3)	33 (1)	32 (0)	28 (−2)	20 (−7)	14 (−10)	8 (−13)	18.9 (−7.2)
    Average low °F (°C)	−3 (−19)	−2 (−19)	−2 (−19)	2 (−17)	6 (−14)	10 (−12)	15 (−9)	14 (−10)	12 (−11)	7 (−14)	2 (−17)	−2 (−19)	4.9 (−15)
    Source: [82]

    See also

    • Washington portal
    • Mountains portal
    • Volcanoes portal
    
    Rainier in Reflection Lake
    • List of mountain peaks of North America
      • List of mountain peaks of the United States
        • List of U.S. states by elevation
        • List of the highest major summits of the United States
        • List of the most prominent summits of the United States
        • List of the most isolated major summits of the United States
        • List of volcanoes in the United States
          • List of highest points in Washington by county
    • Bailey Willis, USGS geological engineer, played a key role in getting Mount Rainier designated as a national park, Willis Wall is named after him.^[83]

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