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Adirondack Park Weather in February

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

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Planning a journey to the Adirondack Park, the United States of America this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Adirondack Park in February

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -3°C (27°F) in Saranac Lake to -1°C (30°F) in Lake George. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -12°C (10°F) in Lake George and -15°C (5°F) in Saranac Lake. In numerous regions in the United States of America, February is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Adirondack Park, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Saranac Lake with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to moderate snowfall in Lake George with 89 mm (3.5 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 February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Adirondack Park (February)

Precipitation variation in the Adirondack Park (February)

Lake George

In February Lake George generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snowfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lake George →

Lake Placid

In February Lake Placid generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C (28°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
150 hours
192 hours
Monthly snowfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lake Placid →

Saranac Lake

In February Saranac Lake generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-15°C (5°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
150 hours
192 hours
Monthly snowfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saranac Lake →

Old Forge

In February Old Forge generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -15°C (5°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-15°C (5°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
16 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.

In our records: the United States of America February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in the United States of America dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Fargo on February 2, 1996.
  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in the United States of America was -33°C (-27°F) in Bismarck on February 1, 1996.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lake George -1°C (30°F) -12°C (10°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Lake Placid -2°C (28°F) -14°C (7°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Saranac Lake -3°C (27°F) -15°C (5°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Old Forge -3°C (27°F) -15°C (5°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)

The Adirondack Park weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

In February, the Adirondack Park, the United States of America generally has poor weather conditions. Lake George sees daytime temperatures near -1°C (30°F), with nights cooling to roughly -12°C (10°F).

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

In Lake George, the average daytime high in February is -1°C (30°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -12°C (10°F).

Does the Adirondack Park, the United States of America get a lot of snow in February?

Not particularly. Lake George averages just 89 mm (3.5 in) of snow in February, making it a mostly dry month for the Adirondack Park, the United States of America.

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

In our opinion, February 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, September provides perfect weather in Lake George. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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