Sunlight Peak

#38

14061 ft (4286 m) San Juan Mountains

About Sunlight Peak

Sunlight Peak rises to 14,061 feet (4,286 m) as the most technical of the Chicago Basin trio. The summit block requires exposed Class 4 climbing on solid rock. This beautiful spire attracts experienced climbers seeking a true alpine climbing experience in the remote Needle Mountains.

History

Part of the remote Chicago Basin group, Sunlight Peak offers one of the more technical standard routes among the 14ers. The final summit block has turned back many climbers but provides an exhilarating finish for those comfortable with exposure.

Weather Forecast

Current Conditions

16°F

overcast clouds

Feels like 3°F

Weather Alert

Freezing conditions expected

Average 17°F

High 28°F

Low 8°F

Wind Up to 12 mph

Humidity 80%

Sunrise 2:14 PM

Sunset 11:51 PM

3 AM

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Feels: 3°F 11 mph (Gusts: 13) 74% 6.2 miles

6 AM

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Feels: 2°F 11 mph (Gusts: 13) 76% 6.2 miles

9 AM

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12 PM

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Feels: -5°F 10 mph (Gusts: 11) 82% 6.2 miles

3 PM

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Feels: 4°F 9 mph (Gusts: 10) 81% 6.2 miles

6 PM

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Feels: 23°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 83% 6.2 miles

9 PM

28°F

Feels: 24°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 86% 6.2 miles

Average 20°F

High 31°F

Low 15°F

Wind Up to 9 mph

Humidity 75%

Sunrise 2:14 PM

Sunset 11:51 PM

12 AM

18°F

Feels: 8°F 8 mph (Gusts: 8) 93% 6.2 miles

3 AM

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Feels: 3°F 9 mph (Gusts: 10) 82% 6.2 miles

6 AM

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Feels: 3°F 9 mph (Gusts: 10) 77% 6.2 miles

9 AM

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3 PM

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Feels: 7°F 9 mph (Gusts: 9) 57% 6.2 miles

6 PM

31°F

Feels: 24°F 7 mph (Gusts: 8) 78% 6.2 miles

9 PM

31°F

Feels: 25°F 6 mph (Gusts: 7) 83% 6.2 miles

Average 20°F

High 31°F

Low 15°F

Wind Up to 10 mph

Humidity 61%

Sunrise 2:14 PM

Sunset 11:51 PM

12 AM

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Feels: 10°F 8 mph (Gusts: 8) 81% 6.2 miles

3 AM

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Feels: 5°F 9 mph (Gusts: 10) 66% 6.2 miles

6 AM

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Feels: 4°F 9 mph (Gusts: 9) 63% 6.2 miles

9 AM

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Feels: 3°F 10 mph (Gusts: 9) 52% 6.2 miles

12 PM

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Feels: 3°F 10 mph (Gusts: 9) 46% 6.2 miles

3 PM

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Feels: 6°F 9 mph (Gusts: 8) 46% 6.2 miles

6 PM

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Feels: 28°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 66% 6.2 miles

9 PM

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Feels: 28°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 71% 6.2 miles

Average 19°F

High 31°F

Low 13°F

Wind Up to 9 mph

Humidity 51%

Sunrise 2:14 PM

Sunset 11:51 PM

12 AM

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Feels: 9°F 6 mph (Gusts: 5) 78% 6.2 miles

3 AM

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Feels: 4°F 7 mph (Gusts: 6) 52% 6.2 miles

6 AM

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Feels: 3°F 7 mph (Gusts: 6) 44% 6.2 miles

9 AM

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Feels: 2°F 8 mph (Gusts: 7) 43% 6.2 miles

12 PM

14°F

Feels: 2°F 8 mph (Gusts: 8) 43% 6.2 miles

3 PM

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Feels: 5°F 9 mph (Gusts: 8) 43% 6.2 miles

6 PM

31°F

Feels: 26°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 50% 6.2 miles

9 PM

31°F

Feels: 28°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 58% 6.2 miles

Average 19°F

High 28°F

Low 15°F

Wind Up to 7 mph

Humidity 50%

Sunrise 2:14 PM

Sunset 11:51 PM

12 AM

17°F

Feels: 8°F 7 mph (Gusts: 5) 67% 6.2 miles

3 AM

16°F

Feels: 7°F 6 mph (Gusts: 4) 42% 6.2 miles

6 AM

16°F

Feels: 10°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 40% 6.2 miles

9 AM

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Feels: 9°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 53% 6.2 miles

12 PM

15°F

Feels: 7°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 53% 6.2 miles

3 PM

17°F

Feels: 11°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 46% 6.2 miles

6 PM

27°F

Feels: 27°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 48% 6.2 miles

9 PM

28°F

Feels: 24°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 53% 6.2 miles

Average 19°F

High 19°F

Low 19°F

Wind Up to 4 mph

Humidity 64%

Sunrise 2:14 PM

Sunset 11:51 PM

12 AM

19°F

Feels: 14°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 64% 6.2 miles

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