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United StatesThe weather in August in Lake Placid
It's warm in August in Lake Placid with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 14°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Lake Placid. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Lake Placid, New York. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 31°C in 2016, Lake Placid reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 22°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 166 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in August for Lake Placid
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lake Placid. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Lake Placid | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 24°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 27°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 9°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 166 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 19 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Lake Placid with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 12°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 25°C, with nights around 13°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Lake Placid is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Lake Placid, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Lake Placid
Temperature in August in Lake Placid over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Lake Placid, New York. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Lake Placid
Total precipitation in August in Lake Placid over the years
Daily UV index in August in Lake Placid
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Lake Placid, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.