Buckner MountainBuckner Mountain at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Buckner Mountain
Summer months offer the most reliable access; spring and autumn can bring unpredictable conditions in the North Cascades.
Summer (Jun-Sep)
Jun-Sep · -5°C to 20°C depending on elevation
Snow-free trails at lower elevations and stable weather windows for climbing.
Weather & Climate near Buckner Mountain
Climate
Buckner Mountain's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from -13°C to 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1605 mm/year), wettest in December.
Air Quality:
AQI 32
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
15°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -13° - -4° | -14° | 220 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -11° - -2° | -12° | 164 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -10° - -3° | -12° | 144 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -8° - 0° | -9° | 94 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -5° - 4° | -4° | 97 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -2° - 8° | 1° | 95 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 1° - 13° | 5° | 63 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 69 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 0° - 11° | 3° | 85 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -5° - 5° | -3° | 131 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -10° - -2° | -11° | 219 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -13° - -5° | -14° | 224 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Buckner Mountain
Nearest trailheads are reached via remote forest roads off Highway 20 and other northern Washington routes. The standard approach requires multi-day backcountry hiking; check National Forest Service notices and trail conditions before departing.
Tips for Visiting Buckner Mountain
- High-elevation weather changes quickly; pack layers and expect cold even on warm days.
- The approach routes are remote; be prepared for limited cell service and bring a topographic map or GPS route data.