2,001 ft | Belknap Range | 2 routes
As of September 1, 2026
Trail conditions on Mount Klem are currently rated Good. It's 64°F (feels like 61°F) with W winds at 1 mph. The shortest of 2 listed routes is Klem and Mack Loop from Woods Road: a 6.6-mile loop with 1,336 ft of elevation gain, taking about 3-5 hours. See the hour-by-hour Mount Klem weather forecast for summit temps, wind chill, and the best hiking window.
Mount Klem weather forecast
Hourly summit temps, wind chill & freezing level, trailhead to summit
Feels like 61°F
Recent Precipitation
Rain: 0.23" (24h) · 0.23" (48h)
~4°F drop per 1,000ft
Conditions summary as of September 1, 2026
Mount Klem is in great shape for hiking with clear skies, light wind, and mild temperatures. Recent light rain (0.23 in) may leave some trail sections damp or slightly muddy, but overall conditions are favorable. Rain chances increase later in the week, so an early start is ideal.
Given this peak's minimal elevation gain (about 1 foot from trailhead to summit), temperature and wind conditions remain essentially unchanged throughout the hike, so no significant layering adjustments are needed.
Best Hiking Window
Early morning Tuesday, September 1st before drizzle arrives in the afternoon
Last synthesized Sep 1, 12:20 AM
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Trailblazer adds the full 7-day summit forecast, the best day to go for every peak, and conditions for each route up.
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Monday Aug 31 | Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Temperature & Wind | |||||||||
| Weather | sunny | sunny | cloudy | cloudy | drizzle | fog | fog | cloudy | showers |
| Temp °F hi / lo | 60° 58° | 68° 60° | 67° 63° | 63° 61° | 63° 57° | 57° 55° | 56° 55° | 59° 56° | 58° 56° |
| Chill °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wind mph | 16 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 26 |
| Gust mph est. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precipitation | |||||||||
| Precip in (rain/snow) | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | 0.9 |
| Freezing ft | 13,587 ft | 12,669 ft | 13,350 ft | ||||||
| Conditions | |||||||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | 10% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Vis mi | clear | clear | clear | clear | <0.1 | <0.1 | 0.5 | clear | <0.1 |
| UV | 5 | 7 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | 3 | — |
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| Elevation | Monday Aug 31 | Tuesday Sep 1 | Today Sep 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| lo/hi °F · wind mph & dir · chill °F | |||
| Summit 2,001 ft | 58/60° 16 | 61/63° 10 | 55/56° 18 |
| Trailhead 2,000 ft | 58/60° 16 | 61/63° 10 | 55/56° 18 |
4 more days of forecast — plan around the weather window, not just tomorrow.
Conditions synthesized from: NWS Higher Summits Forecast, NOAA Open-Meteo, Mount Washington Observatory, NETC Trip Reports, NOHRSC Snow Depth, Mt. Washington Avalanche Center, USGS Stream Levels, OpenWeather Air Quality.
AI-generated from public data. Always verify conditions before heading out — backcountry weather can change quickly.
Rising to 2,001 feet in the Belknap Range of central New Hampshire, this modest summit sits among the rolling hills overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding Lakes Region. As one of the Belknap 12 peaks, it draws hikers seeking to complete this popular regional challenge. The trails leading to the summit wind through mixed hardwood and conifer forest, offering a pleasant woodland hiking experience characteristic of the lower Belknap peaks. While largely forested, clearings and open areas can provide glimpses of the surrounding landscape and nearby summits within the range. The moderate rating makes it accessible to hikers with a reasonable level of fitness, and it pairs well with other Belknap 12 peaks in the area for those looking to combine summits in a single outing. Its elevation just cresting 2,000 feet gives it a satisfying distinction within this compact and hiker-friendly range.
Elevation
2,001 ft
Range
Belknap Range
Difficulty
Moderate
Coordinates
43.5124, -71.3344
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