State park in New York

Current Local Time in Watkins Glen State Park

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

☁️ 59°F now🕔 12:41 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

Current local time in Watkins Glen State Park

12:41 PM
Monday, August 24, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/New_York
UTC offsetUTC-04:00
UTC now4:41 PM
Sunrise6:23 AM
Sunset7:56 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:23 AM
Sunset7:56 PM
Daylight13h 33m
Solar noon1:09 PM
Golden hour (am)6:23 AM - 7:23 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:56 PM - 7:56 PM
Blue hour (am)5:53 AM - 6:23 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:56 PM - 8:26 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 86%
Moonrise6:15 PM
Moonset2:35 AM

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Quick facts about Watkins Glen State Park

TypeState park
StateNew York
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates42°22′32.2″N 76°52′18.8″W (42.3756, -76.8719)
Established1906
Known fora gorge trail past 19 waterfalls
Local time12:41 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateContinental

Summary

Watkins Glen State Park is a state park in New York. Watkins Glen State Park is known for a gorge trail past 19 waterfalls.

Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in Watkins Glen State Park with overcast. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 60°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 58%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Watkins Glen 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 84°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 20°F.

The closest major airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 166 mi away. Nearby highlights include Letchworth State Park, Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls and CN Tower.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is 3.2°F below the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Watkins Glen State Park today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 42°22′32.2″N 76°52′18.8″W (42.3756, -76.8719)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Watkins Glen State Park?

Watkins Glen State Park is a state park in New York. Its coordinates are 42.3756, -76.8719. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Watkins Glen State Park right now?

It is currently 59°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 73% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Watkins Glen State Park?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Watkins Glen State Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Watkins Glen State Park in?

Watkins Glen State Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 12:41 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Watkins Glen State Park?

The closest airports are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 166 mi away, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 182 mi away and LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 190 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Watkins Glen State Park?

Popular options include Letchworth State Park, Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, CN Tower, Central Park and Times Square.

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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 12:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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