Geography of Letchworth State Park
Geography of Letchworth State Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Letchworth State Park
Buffalo is 47 mi to the north-west, Niagara Falls is 61 mi to the north-west, Niagara Falls State Park is 62 mi to the north-west and Watkins Glen State Park is 62 mi to the east.
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Coordinates: 42°35′12.1″N 78°3′4″W (42.5867, -78.0511)
Quick facts about Letchworth State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 42°35′12.1″N 78°3′4″W (42.5867, -78.0511) |
| Established | 1907 |
| Known for | the Grand Canyon of the East |
| Local time | 10:07 AM (UTC-04:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Continental |
Summary
Letchworth State Park is a state park in New York. Letchworth State Park is known for the Grand Canyon of the East.
Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Letchworth State Park with clear. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 55°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 49%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Letchworth State Park is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 79°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 16°F.
The closest major airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 109 mi away. Nearby highlights include Niagara Falls State Park, Watkins Glen State Park, Niagara Falls and CN Tower.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is 4.1°F above the 75°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Letchworth State Park today at 8.4/10. 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 Letchworth 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 | 27° | 16° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 33° | 18° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 48° | 28° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 37° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 65° | 47° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 75° | 57° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 79° | 61° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 75° | 58° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 72° | 53° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 43° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 46° | 32° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 36° | 24° | 3,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Letchworth State Park?
Letchworth State Park is a state park in New York. Its coordinates are 42.5867, -78.0511. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Letchworth State Park right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 74% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Letchworth State Park?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Letchworth State Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Letchworth State Park in?
Letchworth State Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 10:07 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Letchworth State Park?
The closest airports are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 109 mi away, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 237 mi away and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 239 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Letchworth State Park?
Popular options include Niagara Falls State Park, Watkins Glen State Park, Niagara Falls, CN Tower, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Algonquin Provincial 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 22, 2026 at 10:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
