Green Lakes State Park, NY

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Deadman's Point at Green Lake in Green Lakes State Park, New York. "Marl reef", bacteria formed chalky shoreline formations, are visible in the foreground.
Deadman's Point at Green Lake in Green Lakes State Park, New York. "Marl reef", bacteria formed chalky shoreline formations, are visible in the foreground.. Image by Tiina Toomet via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
72°F
High: 72° | Low: 47°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KSYR
Observed at: 3:00 pm CDT on 9/25/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 50%
This Afternoon:Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight:Patchy fog after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 1 to 6 mph.
Saturday:Patchy fog before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 1 to 9 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 67°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 69°F. Low rain risk (3%). Light wind (9 mph).

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 67°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for camping. High near 69°F. Low rain risk (3%). Light wind (9 mph).

⛳ Golf

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for golf. High near 67°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for golf. High near 69°F. Low rain risk (3%). Light wind (9 mph).

About Green Lakes State Park

Green Lakes State Park is a New York destination for distinctive lakes, trails, camping, golf, and state-park winter recreation.

Make the Most of a Green Lakes State Park Day

Match the route, launch, facility, or turnaround time to precipitation, wind, temperature, visibility, water conditions, snow or ice, and seasonal access. Keep a shorter or more sheltered alternative ready.

Weather Tips for Green Lakes State Park

  • Check official access notices, alerts, trail or road conditions, and local forecasts before leaving.
  • Turn around before exposed ridges, cliffs, overlooks, or open ground become unsafe in thunder, high wind, ice, or poor visibility.
  • Bring layers, water, navigation, sun protection, and traction or flotation appropriate to the season and activity.
  • Allow extra time for traffic, limited winter daylight, lake-effect snow, freeze-thaw mud, and seasonal facility schedules.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Fayetteville
  • Syracuse
  • Round Lake
  • Old Erie Canal
  • Clark Reservation

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Green Lakes State Park day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, visibility, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Green Lakes State Park

☀
72°F
High: 72° | Low: 47°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KSYR
Observed at: 3:00 pm CDT on 9/25/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 50%
Fri ☀
69° 47°
0%
Sat 🌫
70° 51°
1%
Sun 🌧
64° 55°
66%
Mon 🌧
64° 55°
46%
Tue ☁
67° 52°
7%
Wed ⛅
73° 58°
4%
Thu 🌧
75° 56°
25%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

69° Fri 70° Sat 64° Sun 64° Mon 67° Tue 73° Wed 75° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

47° Fri 51° Sat 55° Sun 55° Mon 52° Tue 58° Wed 56° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Fri 100 Sat 94 Sun 95 Mon 100 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 25, 2026 4:17 pm CDT

Green Lakes State Park Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Green Lakes State Park brings cold, shorter daylight, and periodic snow or ice. Snow and ice can support the listed winter activities, but conditions and access must be confirmed locally.

Spring

Spring is changeable, with rain, mud, snowmelt, rising water, and lingering ice in shaded or elevated terrain. Lower routes and developed facilities generally become usable before exposed, backcountry, or high-elevation areas.

Summer

Summer usually provides the broadest access, but heat, humidity, thunderstorms, crowds, and occasional wildfire smoke can alter plans. Start exposed outings early and keep a weather-safe turnaround point.

Fall

Fall brings cooler air, foliage crowds, shorter daylight, and increasing wind. Early snow or ice can reach northern and elevated areas while lower valleys and coastal destinations remain milder.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 46–50°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 45–75 inches, with local elevation and lake-effect variation.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: January is typically coolest, with February similarly cold in northern and elevated areas.
  • Wettest season: precipitation is distributed through the year, with late spring through summer often wettest from rain and thunderstorms.
  • Driest season: no season is reliably dry statewide; early fall often provides the most stable outdoor windows.
  • Best outdoor window: June through October for warm-season access, with midwinter best only where established winter recreation is supported.