Geography of Itasca State Park
Geography of Itasca State Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Itasca State Park
Voyageurs National Park is 140 mi to the north-east, Mississippi River is 182 mi to the south-east, Minneapolis is 182 mi to the south-east and Hennepin County is 182 mi to the south-east.
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Coordinates: 47°14′13.9″N 95°12′28.1″W (47.2372, -95.2078)
Quick facts about Itasca State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 47°14′13.9″N 95°12′28.1″W (47.2372, -95.2078) |
| Established | 1891 |
| Known for | the headwaters of the Mississippi |
| Local time | 5:49 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Subarctic |
Summary
Itasca State Park is a state park in Minnesota. Itasca State Park is known for the headwaters of the Mississippi.
Right now it is 67°F (20°C) in Itasca State Park with overcast. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 56°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 12%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Itasca State Park is June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 1°F.
Nearby highlights include Voyageurs National Park, Mississippi River and Tettegouche State Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is in line with the 76°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. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Itasca State Park today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Itasca 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 | 17° | 1° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 28° | 9° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 39° | 20° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 50° | 31° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 65° | 45° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 73° | 55° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 62° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 76° | 59° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 73° | 56° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 56° | 42° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 38° | 26° | 1,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 27° | 12° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Itasca State Park?
Itasca State Park is a state park in Minnesota. Its coordinates are 47.2372, -95.2078. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Itasca State Park right now?
It is currently 67°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 79% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Itasca State Park?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Itasca State Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Itasca State Park in?
Itasca State Park observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 5:49 PM.
What are the top things to do in Itasca State Park?
Popular options include Voyageurs National Park, Mississippi River and Tettegouche 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 August 25, 2026 at 5:49 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
