Watkins Glen State Park Weather Forecast
Watkins Glen State Park weather: 69°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 69°F (21°C) in Watkins Glen State Park with overcast. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 55°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 12%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
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 about average for August. The forecast high of 80°F is in line with the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Watkins Glen State Park today at 9.2/10. 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.
Active alerts for Watkins Glen State Park
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 12:34PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Issued by NWS Binghamton NY
Weather in Watkins Glen State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:13 PM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Watkins Glen State Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌥️ Fog | 80° / 55° | 12% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 62° | 51% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 68° / 57° | 27% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 57° | 8% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 54° | 1% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 58° | 54% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 66° | 50% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 55° | 17% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 53° | 16% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 53° | 21% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 77° / 56° | 22% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 53° | 39% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 48° | 25% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 53° | 19% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 69° / 48° | 29% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 49° | 32% | 6 mph | 6 |
Climate in Watkins Glen 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 | 31° | 20° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 37° | 21° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 32° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 60° | 41° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 68° | 51° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 79° | 61° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 84° | 66° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 62° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 74° | 57° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 62° | 47° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 49° | 36° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 39° | 27° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Watkins Glen State Park
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Air quality and pollen in Watkins Glen State Park
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Best time to visit Watkins Glen 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.
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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 69°F (21°C) with overcast. Humidity is 75% and wind is 9 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 1:13 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 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 August 23, 2026 at 1:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
