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Niagara Falls State Park Weather Forecast

Niagara Falls State Park weather: 62°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌦️ 62°F now🕔 8:14 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

Summary

Niagara Falls State Park is a state park in New York. Niagara Falls State Park is known for the oldest state park in the US.

Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Niagara Falls State Park with light drizzle. It feels like 63°F. Today runs from 56°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 26%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Niagara Falls 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 82°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 19°F.

The closest major airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 50 mi away. Nearby highlights include Niagara Falls, CN Tower, Letchworth State Park and Watkins Glen State Park.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 67°F is 10.8°F below the 78°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. fishing is the strongest bet in Niagara Falls State Park today at 9.4/10. 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.

Weather in Niagara Falls State Park right now

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62°F
Light drizzle · feels like 63°F
Humidity88%
Wind6 mph WSW
Gusts19 mph
UV index0.1 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure995 hPa
VisibilityGood · 9 mi
Air quality24 · Good
Sunrise6:32 AM
Sunset8:04 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 85%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:14 PM, Aug 24 local time.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

8 PM🌦️62°12%6 mph
9 PM🌧️61°6%5 mph
10 PM🌙61°3%8 mph
11 PM🌙60°2%7 mph
12 AM☁️60°4%8 mph
1 AM🌙60°3%8 mph
2 AM☁️59°2%6 mph
3 AM🌙58°3%4 mph
4 AM🌙58°2%4 mph
5 AM☁️57°2%5 mph
6 AM☁️58°3%5 mph
7 AM🌤️57°4%5 mph
8 AM60°2%6 mph
9 AM63°1%7 mph
10 AM☁️64°2%8 mph
11 AM🌤️65°0%8 mph
12 PM🌤️66°0%10 mph
1 PM☁️67°0%8 mph
2 PM☁️67°0%7 mph
3 PM☁️69°0%9 mph
4 PM☁️70°0%7 mph
5 PM☁️71°0%7 mph
6 PM🌤️70°1%5 mph
7 PM🌙69°1%4 mph

16-day forecast for Niagara Falls State Park

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Mon, Aug 24🌧️ Heavy drizzle67° / 56°26% · 0,1 in14 mph3
Tue, Aug 25☁️ Overcast71° / 57°4%10 mph6
Wed, Aug 26☁️ Overcast79° / 57°6%10 mph6
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light drizzle79° / 64°36% · 0,0 in16 mph6
Fri, Aug 28🌤️ Mainly clear74° / 58°7%9 mph6
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast76° / 52°1%6 mph6
Sun, Aug 30☁️ Overcast79° / 62°11%17 mph6
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Drizzle80° / 66°24% · 0,1 in18 mph5
Tue, Sep 1☁️ Overcast75° / 58°24%9 mph6
Wed, Sep 2🌦️ Drizzle68° / 57°22% · 0,1 in10 mph3
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Drizzle75° / 55°14% · 0,1 in8 mph3
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Drizzle76° / 60°13% · 0,2 in10 mph4
Sat, Sep 5☁️ Overcast78° / 59°16%11 mph5
Sun, Sep 6☁️ Overcast79° / 62°15%14 mph4
Mon, Sep 7🌦️ Light showers71° / 64°29% · 0,5 in11 mph2
Tue, Sep 8🌦️ Light drizzle80° / 59°24% · 0,0 in6 mph6

Climate in Niagara Falls State Park month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January29°19°3,5 in★★☆☆☆
February34°20°1,9 in★★☆☆☆
March47°30°3,7 in★★☆☆☆
April57°39°5,4 in★★★☆☆
May66°50°4,1 in★★★★
June77°60°3,7 in★★★★
July82°66°3,4 in★★★★
August78°62°3,6 in★★★★
September74°58°1,9 in★★★★
October61°47°3,2 in★★★★
November47°35°2,5 in★★★☆☆
December38°27°4,1 in★★☆☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Niagara Falls State Park

24
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.52.2 µg/m³
PM102.2 µg/m³
Ozone46 µg/m³
NO₂10.4 µg/m³
UV index0.1 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:32 AM
Sunset8:04 PM
Daylight13h 32m
Solar noon1:18 PM
Golden hour (am)6:32 AM - 7:32 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:04 PM - 8:04 PM
Blue hour (am)6:02 AM - 6:32 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:04 PM - 8:34 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 85%
Moonrise6:25 PM
Moonset2:35 AM

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

Best time to visit Niagara Falls 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.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★☆☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Niagara Falls State Park?

Niagara Falls State Park is a state park in New York. Its coordinates are 43.0828, -79.0653. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Niagara Falls State Park right now?

It is currently 62°F (17°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 88% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Niagara Falls State Park?

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

What time zone is Niagara Falls State Park in?

Niagara Falls State Park observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 8:14 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Niagara Falls State Park?

The closest airports are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 50 mi away, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 297 mi away and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 297 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Niagara Falls State Park?

Popular options include Niagara Falls, CN Tower, Letchworth State Park, Watkins Glen State Park, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Algonquin Provincial Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 8:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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