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Wassataquoik Ecological Reserve

Maine

About

Wassataquoik Ecological Reserve is a 772-acre state-managed park in northern Maine, about 11 miles from the town of Patten. It falls within the Wassataquoik land unit and is managed by the state park agency. Two trails run inside the reserve. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July highs reach about 76°F with lows near 55°F, according to averages from a nearby weather station in Patten. September is cooler, with typical highs around 67°F. The closest trails are the Telos Tote Trail and Old Keep Path, each under a mile away. Within about 3 miles you'll also find the Big Seboeis Trail and the Tote Road, which is used for cross-country skiing.

Park size

772 acres

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Location

Wassataquoik Ecological Reserve

Maine

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

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–76°F and lows of 40–55°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Patten 2, ME weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan22° high3° low
  2. Feb25° high6° low
  3. Mar34° high16° low
  4. Apr48° high29° low
  5. May62° high40° low
  6. Jun72° high49° low
  7. Jul76° high55° low
  8. Aug75° high54° low
  9. Sep67° high45° low
  10. Oct53° high35° low
  11. Nov41° high25° low
  12. Dec29° high13° low

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

Where it is

  • Wassataquoik · Public land
Nearest town
Patten, Maine · 11 mi
Managed by
State Park and Recreation

Source: USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Wassataquoik Ecological Reserve

Best months: May–September. 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

    22° / 3°

  2. Feb

    25° / 6°

  3. Mar

    34° / 16°

  4. Apr

    48° / 29°

  5. May

    62° / 40°

  6. Jun

    72° / 49°

  7. Jul

    76° / 55°

  8. Aug

    75° / 54°

  9. Sep

    67° / 45°

  10. Oct

    53° / 35°

  11. Nov

    41° / 25°

  12. Dec

    29° / 13°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Patten 2, ME, 10.8 mi away at 820 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.