What’s the climate like in Lake Placid?
The current climate in Lake Placid features temperatures ranging from a high of 26°C to a low of -3°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -14°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lake Placid in recent years was 34°C in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -24°C in January 2018.
On average, Lake Placid gets 1636 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 470 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Lake Placid?
The best time to visit Lake Placid for mild to warm weather is May and July up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Lake Placid.
Climate Table of Lake Placid
The climate table of Lake Placid 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | -3 | -2 | 3 | 10 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 0 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -14 | -12 | -9 | -2 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 3 | -3 | -8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 90 | 67 | 75 | 163 | 162 | 263 | 137 | 166 | 102 | 213 | 93 | 105 |
| Snow (cm) | 98 | 79 | 83 | 44 | 2,9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,7 | 40 | 121 |
| UV Index | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 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: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -3°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1636 mm per year, averaging 136 mm per month
- Snowfall: 470 cm per year
- Driest months: 67 mm in February, 75 mm in March and 90 mm in January
- Wettest months: 263 mm in June, 213 mm in October and 166 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Lake Placid
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lake Placid, 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 Placid
This graph shows how much rainfall Lake Placid, 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 Placid
This graph shows how much snow Lake Placid, 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 Placid
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lake Placid, New York. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lake Placid
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lake Placid, 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 Placid
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lake Placid, 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 Placid
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Lake Placid, 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 Placid by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lake Placid. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
