West Peak
1,024 ft312 m
Mountain · United States
West Peak, 1,024 feet (312 m), of the Hanging Hills, is the highest traprock peak in the state of Connecticut. The peak hangs above the city of Meriden 700 feet (213 m) below and is characterized by its vertical cliffs and sweeping views of southern Connecticut, Long Island Sound, and the Berkshires to the west.
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At the summit · forecast for 3:00 PM
51 °FCloudy · wind 3 mph from the S
See it in 3DWeather at the summit of West Peak, 1,024 ft
- 3:00 PM51 °FS 3 mph–
- 6:00 PM46 °FS 4 mph–
- 9:00 PM43 °FS 5 mph–
- 12:00 AM42 °FSW 4 mph–
- 3:00 AM41 °FSW 5 mph–
- 6:00 AM41 °FSW 6 mph–
- 9:00 AM48 °FSW 7 mph–
- 12:00 PM59 °FSW 9 mph–
| Day | Sky | High / low | Rain | Wind up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | Clear | 62 °F / 41 °F | – | 10 mph |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Clear | 63 °F / 45 °F | – | 13 mph |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Mostly clear | 51 °F / 40 °F | – | 9 mph |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Clear | 56 °F / 34 °F | – | 6 mph |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Clear | 63 °F / 39 °F | – | 4 mph |
| Tue, Nov 3 | Cloudy | 63 °F / 40 °F | – | 5 mph |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Partly cloudy | 67 °F / 52 °F | – | 11 mph |
Forecast by MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), updated 01:20 PM EDT. Times are local.
Facts
- What it is
- Mountain
- Height above sea level
- 1,024 ft (312 m)
- Country
- United States
- Coordinates
- 41.563°N 72.844°W
- Source
- Wikidata, CC0
West Peak (New Haven County, Connecticut)
Mountain in Connecticut, United States of America
West Peak, 1,024 feet (312 m), of the Hanging Hills, is the highest traprock peak in the state of Connecticut. The peak hangs above the city of Meriden 700 feet (213 m) below and is characterized by its vertical cliffs and sweeping views of southern Connecticut, Long Island Sound, and the Berkshires to the west. On a clear day, Mount Tom, in Massachusetts, can be seen 47 miles to the north.
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Peaks near West Peak
- East Peak976 ft · 0.8 km awayOn the map
- South Mountain767 ft · 2 km awayOn the map
- Hanging Hills1,024 ft · 2 km awayOn the map
- Cathole Mountain515 ft · 3.9 km awayOn the map
- Short Mountain530 ft · 4.8 km awayOn the map
- Ragged Mountain761 ft · 6.4 km awayOn the map
- Lamentation Mountain720 ft · 6.9 km awayOn the map
- Chauncey Peak688 ft · 7.1 km awayOn the map
- Peck Mountain371 ft · 7.8 km awayOn the map
- Higby Mountain892 ft · 8.8 km awayOn the map
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Webcams near West Peak
CAM 193 I-691 WB Southington at Exit 5 Meriden-Waterbury Tpke0.9 km from the summit
CAM 194 I-691 EB Southington W/O Exit 5 Pratt St1.5 km from the summit
CAM 192 I-691 WB Meriden E/O Exit 5 Hubbard Park Dr1.7 km from the summit
CAM 195 I-691 WB Southington E/O Exit 7 South End Rd2.2 km from the summit
History around West Peak
Towns near West Peak
- Meriden4.1 km away
- Southington4.7 km away
- Cheshire8.5 km away
- Wallingford12 km away
- New Britain12 km away
- Plainville13 km away