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Lake George weather in January (New York State, United States of America)

How is January weather typically in Lake George? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, Lake George usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Winter occurs in January. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -1°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -12°C. This is usually the coldest month of the year, so be sure to prepare with plenty of winter gear.

Precipitation

Lake George in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Experience the driest month of the year, where clear skies and little rain are the norms. It's a great time to be outdoors. Expect around 15 days of snow based on historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Lake George. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake George climate page with graphs.

 

Lake George, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Lake George should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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