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Adirondack Park Weather in January

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

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Lake George Lake Placid Saranac Lake Old Forge

Considering a trip to the Adirondack Park, the United States of America this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Adirondack Park in January

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

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. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For a closer look at conditions across the Adirondack Park, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Saranac Lake with an average of 60 mm (2.4 in) to moderate snowfall in Old Forge with 94 mm (3.7 in). In Lake George, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

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 January

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

Temperature range in the Adirondack Park (January)

Precipitation variation in the Adirondack Park (January)

Lake George

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
128 mm (5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lake George →

Lake Placid

In January Lake Placid generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
128 hours
150 hours
Monthly snowfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lake Placid →

Saranac Lake

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly sun hours
93 hours
128 hours
150 hours
Monthly snowfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Saranac Lake →

Old Forge

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-15°C (5°F)
-15°C (5°F)
Monthly snowfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
18 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 January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lake George -1°C (30°F) -12°C (10°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Lake Placid -3°C (27°F) -14°C (7°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Saranac Lake -3°C (27°F) -15°C (5°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Old Forge -3°C (27°F) -15°C (5°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

The Adirondack Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, 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 January?

In Lake George, the average daytime high in January 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 January?

January is on the drier side in the Adirondack Park, the United States of America. Lake George averages only about 74 mm (2.9 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the Adirondack Park, the United States of America with often 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 months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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