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Lake Placid weather in February (New York State, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Lake Placid for February? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of February in Lake Placid typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. February is a notable month of the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -2°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -14°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Lake Placid in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 150 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Placid. August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lake Placid, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 150 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50% *  
Data from: Burlington, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in February

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 Placid 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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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