Baxter State Park Weather Forecast
Baxter State Park weather: 39°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 39°F (4°C) in Baxter State Park with overcast. It feels like 29°F. Today runs from 31°F to 47°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - 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 September. The forecast high of 47°F is 6.7°F below the 53°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Baxter State Park today at 9/10. Gusts to 33 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 31°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Baxter State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:19 AM, Sep 17 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Baxter State Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 47° / 31° | 2% | 19 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 39° | 9% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 17 | 🌥️ Fog | 52° / 41° | 24% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 45° / 25° | 24% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 42° / 20° | 3% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 20 | ☁️ Overcast | 48° / 20° | 26% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 21 | ☁️ Overcast | 42° / 25° | 18% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 44° / 24° | 21% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 44° / 23° | 13% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 🌦️ Light showers | 39° / 29° | 15% · 0,9 in | 8 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 30° | 15% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 37° | 16% | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 🌥️ Fog | 45° / 27° | 24% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 41° / 24° | 26% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 44° / 31° | 20% · 1,0 in | 6 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 50° / 39° | 13% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 2 |
Climate in Baxter 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 | 7° | -8° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 11° | -6° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 22° | 4° | 6,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 31° | 14° | 5,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 46° | 29° | 4,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 57° | 40° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 62° | 46° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 59° | 43° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 53° | 38° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 41° | 27° | 5,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 23° | 11° | 4,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 14° | -1° | 6,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Baxter State Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit Baxter State Park
Go in July. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, April and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 39°F (4°C) with overcast. Humidity is 80% and wind is 15 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 12:19 AM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| 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 September 17, 2026 at 12:19 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
