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South Hancock Mountain

#26
4319 ft (1316 m) Pemigewasset Wilderness
South Hancock Mountain

About South Hancock Mountain

South Hancock Mountain stands at 4,319 feet and features excellent summit views, particularly from ledges on the south and west sides. The peak is typically climbed via the Hancock Loop Trail in combination with Mount Hancock. The summit offers dramatic views into the Pemigewasset Wilderness.

History

Like its northern neighbor, South Hancock was named after John Hancock. The mountain became a popular hiking destination in the mid-20th century as the NH 48 4,000-footer list gained popularity. The loop trail connecting both Hancock peaks is considered one of the more scenic moderate hikes in the region.

Weather Forecast

clear sky

Current Conditions

54°F

clear sky

Feels like 51°F

Weather Alert

  • Freezing conditions expected
  • Precipitation in the forecast
Average 56°F
High 58°F
Low 54°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 60%
Sunrise 11:07 AM
Sunset 10:45 PM
6 PM
clear sky
54°F
Feels: 51°F 5 mph (Gusts: 14) 49% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
58°F
Feels: 57°F 4 mph (Gusts: 6) 70% 6.2 miles
Average 37°F
High 55°F
Low 30°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 96%
Sunrise 11:07 AM
Sunset 10:45 PM
0.03 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
scattered clouds
55°F
Feels: 54°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 92% 6.2 miles
3 AM
scattered clouds
41°F
Feels: 38°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 92% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
38°F
Feels: 38°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 93% 6.2 miles
9 AM
light rain
37°F
Feels: 35°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 99% 0.7 miles 0.01 inches
12 PM
light rain
33°F
Feels: 29°F 4 mph (Gusts: 11) 98% 5.2 miles 0.02 inches
3 PM
light snow
31°F
Feels: 27°F 4 mph (Gusts: 10) 98% 6.2 miles
6 PM
overcast clouds
30°F
Feels: 25°F 5 mph (Gusts: 10) 97%
9 PM
overcast clouds
30°F
Feels: 26°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 98%
Average 31°F
High 39°F
Low 20°F
Wind Up to 14 mph
Humidity 82%
Sunrise 11:07 AM
Sunset 10:45 PM
0.10 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light snow
29°F
Feels: 29°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 99%
3 AM
overcast clouds
32°F
Feels: 32°F 0 mph (Gusts: 1) 99% 0.3 miles
6 AM
light rain
36°F
Feels: 36°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 99% 0.04 inches
9 AM
light rain
39°F
Feels: 39°F 3 mph (Gusts: 17) 101% 0.04 inches
12 PM
light rain
34°F
Feels: 24°F 14 mph (Gusts: 40) 74% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 PM
broken clouds
31°F
Feels: 21°F 13 mph (Gusts: 26) 71% 6.2 miles
6 PM
broken clouds
26°F
Feels: 14°F 14 mph (Gusts: 28) 58% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
20°F
Feels: 8°F 11 mph (Gusts: 25) 57% 6.2 miles
Average 19°F
High 27°F
Low 13°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 54%
Sunrise 11:07 AM
Sunset 10:45 PM
12 AM
overcast clouds
15°F
Feels: 3°F 9 mph (Gusts: 23) 68% 6.2 miles
3 AM
overcast clouds
16°F
Feels: 5°F 9 mph (Gusts: 25) 67% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
15°F
Feels: 4°F 9 mph (Gusts: 21) 65% 6.2 miles
9 AM
scattered clouds
14°F
Feels: 3°F 7 mph (Gusts: 23) 65% 6.2 miles
12 PM
few clouds
13°F
Feels: 4°F 6 mph (Gusts: 11) 61% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
23°F
Feels: 17°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 39% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
26°F
Feels: 20°F 6 mph (Gusts: 9) 34% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
27°F
Feels: 20°F 7 mph (Gusts: 15) 36% 6.2 miles
Average 24°F
High 31°F
Low 19°F
Wind Up to 11 mph
Humidity 85%
Sunrise 11:07 AM
Sunset 10:45 PM
12 AM
light snow
20°F
Feels: 13°F 5 mph (Gusts: 13) 88% 0.3 miles
3 AM
snow
19°F
Feels: 14°F 4 mph (Gusts: 13) 95%
6 AM
snow
19°F
Feels: 13°F 4 mph (Gusts: 9) 96% 0.1 miles
9 AM
snow
19°F
Feels: 15°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 96% 1.2 miles
12 PM
light snow
20°F
Feels: 16°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 93% 3.0 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
29°F
Feels: 21°F 9 mph (Gusts: 15) 70% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light snow
31°F
Feels: 21°F 11 mph (Gusts: 20) 70% 6.2 miles
9 PM
broken clouds
31°F
Feels: 22°F 10 mph (Gusts: 21) 74% 6.2 miles
Average 20°F
High 23°F
Low 16°F
Wind Up to 9 mph
Humidity 89%
Sunrise 11:07 AM
Sunset 10:45 PM
12 AM
light snow
23°F
Feels: 13°F 9 mph (Gusts: 25) 84% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
18°F
Feels: 9°F 6 mph (Gusts: 15) 90% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
16°F
Feels: 10°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 96% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
18°F
Feels: 13°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 90% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
20°F
Feels: 20°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 84% 6.2 miles
3 PM
light snow
23°F
Feels: 17°F 4 mph (Gusts: 8) 90% 0.3 miles

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