State park in Minnesota

Current Local Time in Itasca State Park

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

🌙 65°F now🕔 9:01 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

Current local time in Itasca State Park

9:01 PM
Friday, August 21, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
UTC offsetUTC-05:00
UTC now2:01 AM
Sunrise6:25 AM
Sunset8:21 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:25 AM
Sunset8:21 PM
Daylight13h 56m
Solar noon1:23 PM
Golden hour (am)6:25 AM - 7:25 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:21 PM - 8:21 PM
Blue hour (am)5:55 AM - 6:25 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:21 PM - 8:51 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 64%
Moonrise4:45 PM
Moonset--

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Itasca State Park

TypeState park
StateMinnesota
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates47°14′13.9″N 95°12′28.1″W (47.2372, -95.2078)
Established1891
Known forthe headwaters of the Mississippi
Local time9:01 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateSubarctic

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 65°F (19°C) in Itasca State Park with clear. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 61°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 13%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - 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 77°F is in line with the 76°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Itasca State Park today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 47°14′13.9″N 95°12′28.1″W (47.2372, -95.2078)

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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 65°F (19°C) with clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 1 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 9:01 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 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 21, 2026 at 9:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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