Itasca State Park Travel Guide
Itasca State Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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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 35°F (2°C) in Itasca State Park with overcast. It feels like 29°F. Today runs from 29°F to 42°F. Chance of precipitation is 22%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 42°F is 14.4°F below the 56°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Itasca State Park today at 9/10. Overnight lows near 29°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Itasca State Park
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Coordinates: 47°14′13.9″N 95°12′28.1″W (47.2372, -95.2078)
Weather in Itasca State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:11 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 48° / 39°
Light drizzle · 24% rain · wind 8 mph
🌦️ 51° / 47°
Light drizzle · 24% rain · wind 5 mph
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 | 7:11 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Subarctic |
Things to do in Itasca State Park
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Itasca State Park.
Best time to visit Itasca State Park
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 35°F (2°C) with overcast. Humidity is 66% and wind is 4 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 7:11 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 October 26, 2026 at 7:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
