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Lake Placid (NY) Climate by Month

Lake Placid experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Lake Placid is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in July to a very cold -3°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -14°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Lake Placid has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1157 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Lake Placid shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, with an average of 145 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days. In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 62 mm of snowfall over 15 snowy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Lake Placid serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in November, offering only 3.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Burlington, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Burlington, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Lake Placid in the United States of America

During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Lake Placid?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Lake Placid?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lake Placid?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lake Placid?
    June tops the wettest month list with 145 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lake Placid?
    February is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Lake Placid?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Lake Placid (NY)

    Thu   Nov 21
    6°C | 2°C
    E 7 km/h
    14 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    4°C | -3°C
    NE 22 km/h
    17 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    3°C | -3°C
    W 18 km/h
    14 mm
    overcast and heavy sleet

    overcast and heavy sleet