Watkins Glen State Park Weather Forecast
Watkins Glen State Park weather: 60°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 60°F (16°C) in Watkins Glen State Park with overcast. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 44°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - 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 October. The forecast high of 62°F is in line with the 62°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Watkins Glen State Park today at 9.6/10. 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 Watkins Glen State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:03 PM, Oct 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 62° / 44° | 3% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 44° | 12% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 38° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 43° | 11% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 49° | 11% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 43° | 3% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 51° | 2% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light rain | 65° / 54° | 22% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light rain | 71° / 57° | 22% · 0,3 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 53° | 27% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 53° | 20% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 42° | 16% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 40° | 23% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 47° | 22% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 42° | 30% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 38° | 19% | 10 mph | 2 |
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° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 74° | 58° | 2,0 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
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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 60°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 81% and wind is 6 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 11:03 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 October 4, 2026 at 11:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
