With bitter cold, freezing fog, heavy snow and legendary wind, Mount Washington is the "Home of the World's Worst Weather." Since 1932, the hardy staff of the Mount Washington Observatory has studied and documented the incredible conditions atop Mount Washington, utilizing this site for scientific research and education. With support from NHSGC, they offer an innovative education program, bringing the science of weather and climate to the public through its museums, website, outreach programs and distance learning.
The Weather Discovery Center
Founded in 1999, the observatory's interactive museum, the Weather Discovery Center, is located on Main street in North Conway village, NH.
The Weather Discovery Center features hands-on, interactive exhibits that captivate. Visitors can reach out and touch a tornado, explore New England’s weather milestones and experience the power of the fastest wind ever experienced by man, Mount Washington’s 231-mph claim-to-fame.
Mount Washington Facts
Elevation: 6,288 feet
Latitude: 44° 16' N
Longitude: 71° 18' W
Highest wind (04/12/1934): 231 MPH
Average yearly wind velocity: 35.3 MPH
Lowest temp. (01/1934): -47°F
Highest temp. (08/1975, 06/2003): 72°F
Average temp. for the year: 26.5°F
Max. snowfall in a season (1968-69): 566.4";
Max. snowfall in a year (1969) 495.2"
Winds exceed 75MPH approx. 104 days/yr
Summit in the clouds approx. 60% of time
Fog reported for over 300 days/yr
With bitter cold, freezing fog, heavy snow and legendary wind, Mount Washington is the "Home of the World's Worst Weather." Since 1932, the hardy staff of the Mount Washington Observatory has studied and documented the incredible conditions atop Mount Washington, utilizing this site for scientific research and education. With support from NHSGC, they offer an innovative education program, bringing the science of weather and climate to the public through its museums, website, outreach programs and distance learning.
Founded in 1999, the observatory's interactive museum, the Weather Discovery Center, is located on Main street in North Conway village, NH. Elevation: 6,288 feet
