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Adirondack Park Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America in December.

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Lake George Lake Placid Saranac Lake Old Forge

Planning a getaway to the Adirondack Park, the United States of America this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Adirondack Park in December

The Adirondack Park, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. December in the Adirondack Park generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) in Lake George. In many regions in the United States of America, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

For specific regional insights in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Lake Placid with an average of 100 mm (3.9 in) to high snow/rainfall in Old Forge with 129 mm (5.1 in).

Explore the Adirondack Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Adirondack Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lake George)

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March6°C (43°F) April13°C (55°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August25°C (77°F) September22°C (72°F) October15°C (59°F) November8°C (46°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Adirondack Park in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Adirondack Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Adirondack Park

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Adirondack Park (December)

Precipitation variation in the Adirondack Park (December)

Lake George

In December Lake George generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
128 mm (5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lake George →

Lake Placid

In December Lake Placid generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
93 hours
128 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lake Placid →

Saranac Lake

In December Saranac Lake generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
93 hours
128 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saranac Lake →

Old Forge

In December Old Forge generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Old Forge →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Adirondack Park, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Adirondack Park in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lake George 2°C (36°F) -7°C (19°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Lake Placid 1°C (34°F) -9°C (16°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Saranac Lake 0°C (32°F) -9°C (16°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Old Forge 0°C (32°F) -9°C (16°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)

The Adirondack Park weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America in December?

the Adirondack Park, the United States of America typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Lake George average around 2°C (36°F), and temperatures drop to about -7°C (19°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America in December?

Lake George averages a daytime maximum of 2°C (36°F) in December, with overnight lows close to -7°C (19°F).

Does the Adirondack Park, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Lake George typically receives notable snow/rainfall in December, about 128 mm (5 in) on average across the Adirondack Park, the United States of America.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Adirondack Park, the United States of America?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Adirondack Park, the United States of America due to the typically poor weather in Lake George.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in September offering mostly perfect weather in Lake George. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Adirondack Park.

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