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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

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Current Conditions

61°F

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Feels like 61°F

Weather Alert

  • Precipitation in the forecast
Average 65°F
High 68°F
Low 61°F
Wind Up to 2 mph
Humidity 73%
Sunrise 9:05 AM
Sunset 12:32 AM
0.03 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
3 PM
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61°F
Feels: 61°F 2 mph (Gusts: 5) 80% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light rain
68°F
Feels: 67°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 64% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
9 PM
light rain
66°F
Feels: 66°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 75% 6.2 miles 0.03 inches
Average 59°F
High 71°F
Low 50°F
Wind Up to 4 mph
Humidity 75%
Sunrise 9:05 AM
Sunset 12:32 AM
0.04 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
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58°F
Feels: 58°F 2 mph (Gusts: 2) 91% 6.2 miles 0.04 inches
3 AM
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55°F
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6 AM
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51°F
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9 AM
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12 PM
clear sky
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3 PM
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6 PM
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71°F
Feels: 70°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 39% 6.2 miles
9 PM
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67°F
Feels: 66°F 2 mph (Gusts: 8) 59% 6.2 miles
Average 62°F
High 74°F
Low 50°F
Wind Up to 5 mph
Humidity 63%
Sunrise 9:05 AM
Sunset 12:32 AM
0.02 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
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60°F
Feels: 59°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 84% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
3 AM
light rain
53°F
Feels: 52°F 5 mph (Gusts: 4) 83% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
6 AM
clear sky
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9 AM
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12 PM
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3 PM
clear sky
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6 PM
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74°F
Feels: 73°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 33% 6.2 miles
9 PM
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73°F
Feels: 72°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 37% 6.2 miles
Average 63°F
High 77°F
Low 53°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 60%
Sunrise 9:05 AM
Sunset 12:32 AM
12 AM
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61°F
Feels: 60°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 70% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
55°F
Feels: 53°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 71% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
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9 AM
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12 PM
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64°F
Feels: 63°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 59% 6.2 miles
3 PM
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71°F
Feels: 71°F 1 mph (Gusts: 1) 66% 6.2 miles
Average 70°F
High 84°F
Low 59°F
Wind Up to 7 mph
Humidity 70%
Sunrise 9:05 AM
Sunset 12:32 AM
0.17 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
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3 AM
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Feels: 59°F 3 mph (Gusts: 2) 96% 3.6 miles 0.07 inches
9 AM
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12 PM
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Feels: 67°F 4 mph (Gusts: 7) 94% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
3 PM
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77°F
Feels: 77°F 6 mph (Gusts: 16) 49% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
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Feels: 82°F 7 mph (Gusts: 13) 40% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
84°F
Feels: 83°F 6 mph (Gusts: 12) 40% 6.2 miles
Average 66°F
High 70°F
Low 63°F
Wind Up to 6 mph
Humidity 92%
Sunrise 9:05 AM
Sunset 12:32 AM
0.10 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
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Feels: 68°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 87% 5.1 miles 0.03 inches
3 AM
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Feels: 64°F 4 mph (Gusts: 3) 93% 6.2 miles 0.08 inches
6 AM
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64°F
Feels: 64°F 5 mph (Gusts: 6) 96% 6.2 miles
9 AM
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Feels: 64°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 97% 6.2 miles
12 PM
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Feels: 71°F 5 mph (Gusts: 15) 87% 6.2 miles

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