Niagara Falls State Park Weather Forecast
Niagara Falls State Park weather: 65°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 65°F (18°C) in Niagara Falls State Park with overcast. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 65°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 48%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.3/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Niagara Falls State Park is June, July 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 warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is 10.6°F above the 61°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. fishing is the strongest bet in Niagara Falls State Park today at 9.1/10. 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
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:38 AM, Oct 1 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Niagara Falls State Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light rain | 72° / 65° | 48% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light rain | 69° / 53° | 82% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 62° / 47° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 48° | 2% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 42° | 3% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | 57° / 36° | 0% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 43° | 9% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 47° | 11% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 44° | 11% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 56° | 6% | 19 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 50° | 16% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 46° | 35% | 18 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 55° / 43° | 20% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 62° / 39° | 20% | 18 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 72° / 60° | 26% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 19% | -- | — |
Climate in Niagara Falls 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 | 29° | 19° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 34° | 20° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 47° | 30° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 57° | 39° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 66° | 50° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 77° | 60° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 82° | 66° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 63° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 74° | 58° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 47° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 47° | 35° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 38° | 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
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit Niagara Falls State Park
Go in June, July 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.
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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 65°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Niagara Falls State Park?
June, July 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 3:38 AM.
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 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 October 1, 2026 at 3:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
