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.
Inspiration Point at a Glance#
Weather & Climate near Inspiration Point#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 22
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
19°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - 0° | -7° | 346 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 2° | -5° | 259 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -4° - 3° | -4° | 216 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -3° - 6° | -2° | 159 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 0° - 10° | 2° | 115 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 3° - 13° | 6° | 94 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 6° - 17° | 12° | 43 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 7° - 19° | 13° | 50 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 5° - 15° | 10° | 104 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 1° - 11° | 4° | 194 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -3° - 4° | -3° | 342 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -5° - 1° | -6° | 369 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
