What’s the climate like in Lake George?
The current climate in Lake George features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of -1°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 15°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -11°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lake George in recent years was 34°C in July 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -19°C in January 2014.
On average, Lake George gets 1183 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 109 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Lake George?
The best time to visit Lake George for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Lake George. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Lake George
The climate table of Lake George shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -1 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 3 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -11 | -10 | -6 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 6 | -1 | -5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 95 | 80 | 108 | 120 | 71 | 86 | 109 | 92 | 96 | 132 | 69 | 125 |
| Snow (cm) | 25 | 21 | 22 | 6,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,8 | 7,7 | 27 |
| UV Index | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 15°C
- Highest temperature: 28°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1183 mm per year, averaging 99 mm per month
- Snowfall: 109 cm per year
- Driest months: 69 mm in November, 71 mm in May and 80 mm in February
- Wettest months: 132 mm in October, 125 mm in December and 120 mm in April
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Lake George
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lake George, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lake George
This graph shows how much rainfall Lake George, New York, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Lake George
This graph shows how much snow Lake George, New York, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Lake George
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lake George, New York. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lake George
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lake George, New York. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lake George
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lake George, New York, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Lake George
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Lake George, New York, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Lake George by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lake George. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
