Race Statistics, Records & Mountain Facts

See also Course records - 5 year age group and overall (M & F)

The following statistics were painstakingly compiled by three-time race winner, Dave Dunham. We appreciate Dave's enthusiasm and tenacity in researching this information. It has been a huge undertaking. If you are aware of any errors or omissions please contact Dave via email at dave.dunham@comcast.net. These facts will open in a new window.

Other Statistics:

• Race Time Predictor (by Ken Tripp)

Fun Facts about Mt. Washington

Summit Location

• Latitude: 44 degrees 16 minutes North
• Longitude: 71 degrees 18 minutes West
• Elevation: 6288 feet (1916.58 meters)

Summit Weather

See the current weather conditions and web cams

• Highest wind recorded 231 mph (372 kph) 12 April 1934
• Lowest Temperature -47 F (-43.9 C) January 1934
• Highest Temperature +72 F (22 C) August 1975
• Avg. Annual Temperature 26.5 F (-3.1 C)
• Avg. Annual Wind Speed 35.3 mph (56.8 kph)
• Avg. Annual Snowfall 256 inches (6.5 meters)
• Greatest Snowfall Season 566.4 inches (14.38 meters) 1968-69

Click for the current view and weather conditions from the observation deck!

Other Summit Facts

• Elevation: 6,288 feet
• Latitude: 44° 16' N
• Longitude: 71° 18' W
• Highest wind (world record, April 12, 1934): 231 MPH
• Average wind velocity for the year: 35.3 MPH
• Lowest temperature (state record, January 1934): -47°F
• Highest temperature (August 1975, June 2003): 72°F
• Average temperature for the year: 26.5°F
• Average annual snowfall: 256 inches
• Maximum snowfall in a season (1968-69): 566.4 inches
• Maximum snowfall in a calendar year (1969) 495.2 inches
• Winds exceed hurricane force (75 MPH) on an average of 104 days a year
• The summit is in the clouds about 60% of the time
• Fog is reported (for at least part of the day) over 300 days a year

Terminus 6288 ft. (1916.58 meters) Base (Toll House) 1565 ft. (477 meters) Elevation gain 4727 ft. (1440.79 meters) Length 7.6 miles (12.23 kilometers) Grade Avg. 12%, extended 18%, final 100 yards 22% Road Surface 65% paved, 35% packed gravel

This gives you an idea of the steepness of the road!