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

Interested in knowing the climate of Lake Placid in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During January, Lake Placid usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January ushers in the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to -3°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -14°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Lake Placid in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 128 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 128 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

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

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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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