State park in Maine

Current Local Time in Baxter State Park

Current local time and time zone in Baxter State Park, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌧️ 54°F now🕔 6:52 PM local📅 Best: July

Current local time in Baxter State Park

6:52 PM
Monday, August 24, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
UTC offsetUTC-04:00
UTC now10:52 PM
Sunrise5:45 AM
Sunset7:30 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:45 AM
Sunset7:30 PM
Daylight13h 45m
Solar noon12:37 PM
Golden hour (am)5:45 AM - 6:45 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Blue hour (am)5:15 AM - 5:45 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 85%
Moonrise5:55 PM
Moonset1:45 AM

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Quick facts about Baxter State Park

TypeState park
StateMaine
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates45°54′15.8″N 68°55′17″W (45.9044, -68.9214)
Established1931
Known forMount Katahdin and the AT terminus
Local time6:52 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJuly
ClimatePolar

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 54°F (12°C) in Baxter State Park with heavy rain. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 48°F to 54°F. Chance of precipitation is 28%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.

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 slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 54°F is 4.1°F below the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Baxter State Park today at 9/10. 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.

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Coordinates: 45°54′15.8″N 68°55′17″W (45.9044, -68.9214)

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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 54°F (12°C) with heavy rain. Humidity is 99% and wind is 10 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 6:52 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, 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 24, 2026 at 6:52 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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