Mount Jefferson

5712 ft (1741 m) Presidential Range

About Mount Jefferson

Mount Jefferson is the third highest peak in the White Mountains at 5,712 feet. The mountain features dramatic cliffs and deep ravines, particularly on its north and east sides. The summit offers commanding views of the Great Gulf Wilderness and neighboring Presidential peaks. The mountain's alpine zone supports rare arctic-alpine plant communities.

History

Named after President Thomas Jefferson in 1820, the mountain has been a destination for hikers and naturalists for over two centuries. The Appalachian Mountain Club's Jefferson Ravine Trail, established in the early 1900s, provides access through spectacular alpine terrain. The mountain's severe weather conditions make it one of the more challenging Presidential peaks to summit.

Weather Forecast

Current Conditions

-1°F

light snow

Feels like -14°F

Weather Alert

Freezing conditions expected

Average 3°F

High 8°F

Low -1°F

Wind Up to 16 mph

Humidity 90%

Sunrise 12:11 PM

Sunset 9:06 PM

3 AM

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Feels: -14°F 15 mph (Gusts: 37) 80%

6 AM

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Feels: -13°F 16 mph (Gusts: 41) 86%

9 AM

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Feels: -12°F 15 mph (Gusts: 42) 93%

12 PM

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Feels: -9°F 13 mph (Gusts: 40) 94%

6 PM

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Feels: -5°F 14 mph (Gusts: 41) 93%

9 PM

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Feels: -5°F 10 mph (Gusts: 34) 93%

Average 9°F

High 18°F

Low 2°F

Wind Up to 8 mph

Humidity 92%

Sunrise 12:11 PM

Sunset 9:06 PM

12 AM

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Feels: -4°F 8 mph (Gusts: 29) 94%

3 AM

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Feels: -5°F 7 mph (Gusts: 17) 95%

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Feels: 5°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 95% 6.2 miles

Average 5°F

High 11°F

Low -3°F

Wind Up to 6 mph

Humidity 93%

Sunrise 12:11 PM

Sunset 9:06 PM

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Average -4°F

High 2°F

Low -8°F

Wind Up to 11 mph

Humidity 96%

Sunrise 12:11 PM

Sunset 9:06 PM

12 AM

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Feels: -19°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 98% 6.2 miles

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Feels: -10°F 11 mph (Gusts: 18) 88% 0.4 miles

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Feels: -14°F 9 mph (Gusts: 17) 94%

Average 2°F

High 12°F

Low -4°F

Wind Up to 8 mph

Humidity 94%

Sunrise 12:11 PM

Sunset 9:06 PM

12 AM

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Feels: -16°F 8 mph (Gusts: 15) 97%

3 AM

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Feels: -12°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 97%

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Feels: -12°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 98%

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Feels: 2°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 81% 6.2 miles

9 PM

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Feels: 3°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 97% 6.2 miles

Average 1°F

High 1°F

Low 1°F

Wind Up to 4 mph

Humidity 93%

Sunrise 12:11 PM

Sunset 9:06 PM

12 AM

1°F

Feels: -7°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 93% 6.2 miles

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