Inspiration Point
Cliff Scenic viewpoint overlooking Mount St. Helens area
Perched in the Mount Rainier area, Inspiration Point offers short hikes and panoramic views of mountain slopes and glaciers-a common photo stop on park drives.
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Weather & Climate near Inspiration Point #
Inspiration Point's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Summer) - Subarctic (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 19°C. Heavy rainfall (2291 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Heavy rain (346 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Heavy rain (259 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Heavy rain (216 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (194 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Heavy rain (342 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (369 mm).