Geography of Baxter State Park
Geography of Baxter State Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Baxter State Park
Bar Harbor is 110 mi to the south, Acadia National Park is 113 mi to the south, St. Lawrence River is 126 mi to the north-west and Quebec City is 126 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 45°54′15.8″N 68°55′17″W (45.9044, -68.9214)
Quick facts about Baxter State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 45°54′15.8″N 68°55′17″W (45.9044, -68.9214) |
| Established | 1931 |
| Known for | Mount Katahdin and the AT terminus |
| Local time | 5:24 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | July |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
Baxter State Park is a state park in Maine. Baxter State Park is known for Mount Katahdin and the AT terminus.
Right now it is 17°F (-8°C) in Baxter State Park with clear. It feels like 5°F. Today runs from 14°F to 23°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Baxter State Park is July. The climate is polar. March, April and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 62°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -8°F.
The closest major airport is Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), about 235 mi away. Nearby highlights include Acadia National Park, St. Lawrence River, Mount Washington and Franconia Notch State Park.
In plain terms. Today is much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 23°F is 17.5°F below the 41°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Baxter State Park today at 10/10. Gusts to 38 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 14°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Baxter State Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | -8° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 11° | -6° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 22° | 4° | 6,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 31° | 14° | 5,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 46° | 29° | 4,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 57° | 40° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 62° | 46° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 59° | 43° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 52° | 36° | 1,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 41° | 27° | 5,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 23° | 11° | 4,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 14° | -1° | 6,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Baxter State Park?
Baxter State Park is a state park in Maine. Its coordinates are 45.9044, -68.9214. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Baxter State Park right now?
It is currently 17°F (-8°C) with clear. Humidity is 69% and wind is 14 mph.
When is the best time to visit Baxter State Park?
July offer the most comfortable conditions in Baxter State Park, which has a polar climate. March, April and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Baxter State Park in?
Baxter State Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 5:24 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Baxter State Park?
The closest airports are Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 235 mi away and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), 266 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Baxter State Park?
Popular options include Acadia National Park, St. Lawrence River, Mount Washington and Franconia Notch State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 5:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
