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Platt Hill State Park Scenic Reserve

Connecticut

About

Platt Hill State Park Scenic Reserve is a 162-acre state park in Connecticut, about 2.7 miles from the town of Winsted. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Bakersville show June highs around 77°F and September highs near 72°F, while winter highs stay in the 30s. Several outdoor spots sit within a few miles. The Coe and Anvil hikes are both under 2 miles away. Bouldering is available at Boulder Over Burr (Bob), about 2.5 miles off, and Burr Pond State Park / Paugnut State Forest is about 3 miles away.

Park size

162 acres

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Location

Platt Hill State Park Scenic Reserve

Connecticut

Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–82°F and lows of 38–58°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Bakersville, CT weather station, 6.6 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan33° high15° low
  2. Feb37° high16° low
  3. Mar45° high23° low
  4. Apr58° high33° low
  5. May69° high44° low
  6. Jun77° high53° low
  7. Jul82° high58° low
  8. Aug80° high56° low
  9. Sep72° high49° low
  10. Oct60° high38° low
  11. Nov49° high29° low
  12. Dec38° high21° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Winsted, Connecticut · 2.7 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Platt Hill State Park Scenic Reserve

Best months: July–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    33° / 15°

    12 wet

  2. Feb

    37° / 16°

    10 wet

  3. Mar

    45° / 23°

    12 wet

  4. Apr

    58° / 33°

    13 wet

  5. May

    69° / 44°

    14 wet

  6. Jun

    77° / 53°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    82° / 58°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    80° / 56°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    72° / 49°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    60° / 38°

    12 wet

  11. Nov

    49° / 29°

    11 wet

  12. Dec

    38° / 21°

    13 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bakersville, CT, 6.6 mi away at 686 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.