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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

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Current Conditions

44°F

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Feels like 41°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
Average 46°F
High 47°F
Low 44°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 52%
Sunrise 11:09 AM
Sunset 10:44 PM
6 PM
overcast clouds
44°F
Feels: 41°F 6 mph (Gusts: 26) 47% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
47°F
Feels: 45°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 57% 6.2 miles
Average 38°F
High 52°F
Low 29°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 82%
Sunrise 11:09 AM
Sunset 10:44 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
35°F
Feels: 31°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 78% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
29°F
Feels: 24°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 92% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
30°F
Feels: 25°F 6 mph (Gusts: 4) 91% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
30°F
Feels: 24°F 6 mph (Gusts: 4) 91% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
32°F
Feels: 28°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 88% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
47°F
Feels: 46°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 70% 6.2 miles
6 PM
few clouds
52°F
Feels: 50°F 6 mph (Gusts: 14) 66% 6.2 miles
9 PM
few clouds
50°F
Feels: 49°F 3 mph (Gusts: 7) 81% 6.2 miles
Average 36°F
High 41°F
Low 29°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 95%
Sunrise 11:09 AM
Sunset 10:44 PM
0.01 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
scattered clouds
41°F
Feels: 39°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 92% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
40°F
Feels: 38°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 93% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
40°F
Feels: 40°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 93% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
38°F
Feels: 35°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 98% 5.7 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
35°F
Feels: 32°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 98% 4.2 miles
3 PM
light rain
32°F
Feels: 28°F 4 mph (Gusts: 9) 97% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
6 PM
overcast clouds
30°F
Feels: 25°F 5 mph (Gusts: 8) 95% 6.1 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
29°F
Feels: 26°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 97% 6.2 miles
Average 33°F
High 40°F
Low 27°F
Wind Up to 13 mph
Humidity 89%
Sunrise 11:09 AM
Sunset 10:44 PM
0.26 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
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30°F
Feels: 30°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 98% 6.0 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
34°F
Feels: 34°F 1 mph (Gusts: 1) 99% 0.3 miles
6 AM
light rain
36°F
Feels: 36°F 2 mph (Gusts: 1) 100% 0.01 inches
9 AM
light rain
39°F
Feels: 39°F 2 mph 101% 0.06 inches
12 PM
moderate rain
40°F
Feels: 33°F 13 mph (Gusts: 37) 82% 6.2 miles 0.19 inches
3 PM
light rain
32°F
Feels: 24°F 10 mph (Gusts: 19) 83% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
6 PM
light snow
27°F
Feels: 18°F 10 mph (Gusts: 20) 83% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
27°F
Feels: 16°F 13 mph (Gusts: 26) 67% 6.2 miles
Average 18°F
High 28°F
Low 12°F
Wind Up to 12 mph
Humidity 56%
Sunrise 11:09 AM
Sunset 10:44 PM
12 AM
light snow
16°F
Feels: 3°F 11 mph (Gusts: 29) 73% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
14°F
Feels: 1°F 12 mph (Gusts: 30) 71% 6.2 miles
6 AM
overcast clouds
13°F
Feels: 1°F 9 mph (Gusts: 27) 69% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
12°F
Feels: 0°F 9 mph (Gusts: 29) 66% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
12°F
Feels: 0°F 8 mph (Gusts: 17) 63% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
22°F
Feels: 14°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 36% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
26°F
Feels: 19°F 6 mph (Gusts: 12) 32% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
28°F
Feels: 19°F 9 mph (Gusts: 18) 34% 6.2 miles
Average 22°F
High 27°F
Low 19°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 89%
Sunrise 11:09 AM
Sunset 10:44 PM
12 AM
light snow
21°F
Feels: 15°F 4 mph (Gusts: 10) 88% 2.0 miles
3 AM
light snow
19°F
Feels: 14°F 3 mph (Gusts: 11) 95% 0.2 miles
6 AM
snow
20°F
Feels: 20°F 2 mph (Gusts: 1) 96% 0.3 miles
9 AM
light snow
19°F
Feels: 19°F 1 mph 98%
12 PM
light snow
23°F
Feels: 14°F 8 mph (Gusts: 22) 88% 6.2 miles
3 PM
light snow
27°F
Feels: 18°F 9 mph (Gusts: 15) 69% 6.2 miles

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