Maurice K. Goddard State Park
About
Maurice K. Goddard State Park is a 5,624-acre state park in Pennsylvania, about 2 miles from the town of New Lebanon. The land is managed by the state park agency, and the park holds a single trail within its boundaries. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Mercer show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 75°F, while July and August average highs near 82°F. For a change of pace, the South Shore Trail, a cross-country skiing route, lies about a mile away.
Park size
5,624 acres
Inside this park
Trails
Location
Maurice K. Goddard State Park
Pennsylvania
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–82°F and lows of 34–56°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Mercer, PA weather station, 14 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan35° high16° low
- Feb38° high17° low
- Mar48° high25° low
- Apr62° high34° low
- May71° high44° low
- Jun79° high53° low
- Jul82° high56° low
- Aug82° high56° low
- Sep75° high49° low
- Oct63° high38° low
- Nov50° high29° low
- Dec40° high21° low
Where it is
- Maurice K. Goddard State Park · State park
- Nearest town
- New Lebanon, Pennsylvania · 2 mi
- Managed by
- State Park and Recreation
Nearby
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Maurice K. Goddard State Park
Best months: April–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.
Jan
35° / 16°
Feb
38° / 17°
Mar
48° / 25°
Apr
62° / 34°
May
71° / 44°
Jun
79° / 53°
Jul
82° / 56°
Aug
82° / 56°
Sep
75° / 49°
Oct
63° / 38°
Nov
50° / 29°
Dec
40° / 21°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mercer, PA, 13.8 mi away at 1,220 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.
