Average Monthly Sunshine in Lake Placid (NY)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Lake Placid receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Lake Placid. Expect long, bright days with 305 hours in July and darker periods with just 93 hours in November. The total annual amount of sun is 2300 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 3.1 hours.

Lake Placid’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Lake Placid enjoys an average of 2300 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

June, Lake Placid’s wettest month, receives 124 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -2°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.