Lake Placid (NY) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Lake Placid is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum 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 lows often dropping to around -14°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Lake Placid Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
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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:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 145 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 62 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 305 hours of sunshine.
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