Lake Placid weather and climate
Lake Placid weather and climate
Day
-4 °C
Night
-16 °C
Precipitation
63 mm
in month
Rainy days
14 days
in month
Daylight
9 hours
average
Sunshine
3 hours
average
Humidity
72 %
Day
-4 °C
Night
-16 °C
Precipitation
63 mm
in month
Rainy days
14 days
in month
Daylight
9 hours
average
Sunshine
3 hours
average
Humidity
72 %
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Weather overview
Lake Placid (United States of America) is a place with a cold continental climate. The day temperatures range from -4 °C (25 °F) in January to 24 °C (76 °F) in July. Temperatures during the night go from -16 °C (4 °F) in January to 12 °C (53 °F) in July. The driest month is September with just 12 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is December with 15 days of rain.
January weather
The day temperature reaches its minimum in Lake Placid, and the night temperature is on its minimum as well in January. The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, the value of this measure is 14 days, while the descent of the rainfall amount can be observed, with its value being 63 mm (2.47 in). The beginning of the rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, the value of this measure is 3 hours.
February weather
The day temperature starts to rise, with its value of -2 °C (28 °F) in Lake Placid, and the beginning of the rise of the night temperature could be noticed as well in February. The minimum of the rainfall amount is observable, with its value of 55 mm (2.16 in), while the descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value of 13 days. The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, the value of this measure is 5 hours.
March weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 3 °C (37 °F) in Lake Placid, and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month too, with its value of -10 °C (14 °F). The rainfall amount rise's start could be observed, its value is 66 mm (2.59 in). The maximum of the wind speed can be noticed, with its value of 4. The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value being 5 hours.
April weather
The rainfall amount continues to rise, its value is 75 mm (2.94 in) in Lake Placid. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 10 °C (50 °F), and the night temperature continues to rise too, its value is -2 °C (28 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 6 hours. The minimum of the humidity can be noticed, the value of this measure is 63 %.
May weather
The tourist season is about to start in Lake Placid. The rise of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 17 °C (63 °F), and the rise of the night temperature can be observed too, its value is 4 °C (38 °F). The rise of the rainfall amount can be observed, its value is 90 mm (3.53 in), while the number of rainy days rise's start could be observed. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, the value of this measure is 7 hours.
June weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 22 °C (72 °F) in Lake Placid, and the rise of the night temperature can be observed too, the value of this measure is 9 °C (48 °F). The tourist season is taking place. The rainfall amount continues to rise, with its value being 109 mm (4.28 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 8 hours. The day length is on its maximum in this month.
July weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in Lake Placid. The beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed in this month. The night temperature reaches its maximum, the value of this measure is 12 °C (53 °F), and the day temperature is on its maximum too, with its value being 24 °C (76 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its maximum, with its value of 8 hours.
August weather
The ongoing tourist season is noticeable in Lake Placid. The beginning of the descent of the day temperature could be noticed, with its value being 23 °C (74 °F), and the beginning of the descent of the night temperature could be noticed too in August. The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, with its value of 7 hours. The minimum of the wind speed can be noticed in this month. The maximum of the rainfall amount can be noticed, with its value of 110 mm (4.32 in).
September weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in September in Lake Placid. The number of rainy days is on its minimum, its value is 12 days, while the beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed, the value of this measure is 98 mm (3.86 in). The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 19 °C (67 °F), and the descent of the night temperature can be observed too, the value of this measure is 7 °C (44 °F). The maximum of the humidity is observable.
October weather
The tourist season is taking place this month in Lake Placid. The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed. The day temperature continues to descent, the value of this measure is 12 °C (54 °F), and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, its value is 5 hours.
November weather
The number of rainy days rises similarly to the previous month in Lake Placid, while the rainfall amount starts to descent in November. The descent of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 6 °C (42 °F), and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month.
December weather
The descent of the day temperature can be observed, its value is -1 °C (30 °F) in Lake Placid, and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, its value is -11 °C (12 °F). The descent of the rainfall amount can be observed, with its value being 74 mm (2.91 in), while the number of rainy days reaches its maximum, with its value of 15 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its minimum in this month. The day length reaches its minimum, with its value being 9 hours.
FAQs
What is the night temperature in Lake Placid in April?
The average night temperature in Lake Placid in April is -2 °C (28 °F). The nights will be cool, layers of clothes will be needed for evening and morning walks, the hotel should be equipped with heating.
How windy is Lake Placid in May?
An average wind scale that can be expected in May in Lake Placid is 3.
How many sunny hours can I expect in Lake Placid in June?
In Lake Placid in June, you can expect around 8 hours of sunshine.
Are there good conditions to visit in July in Lake Placid?
In Lake Placid in July, there are ideal conditions for a vacation. The daily temperatures in this month reach pleasant 24 °C (76 °F). The temperature of 12 °C (53 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
What is the temperature in Lake Placid during the day in August?
The average daily temperature in August in Lake Placid is 23 °C (74 °F). A comfortable temperature for most people, where it is neither too cold nor too hot, and a large number of activities can be carried out comfortably, including sunbathing by the water. Lighter clothing will be suitable - shorts, skirts, t-shirts, jackets; a light sweater and long trousers may also be useful.
How many rainy days can I expect in Lake Placid in September?
In Lake Placid in September, we can expect 12 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.8 days of the week, or in general - 40 % days.
Is there a wet season in October in Lake Placid?
No, there is no wet season in October in Lake Placid - you can expect 13 days of rain during the month.
Is November part of the dry season in Lake Placid?
No, November is not a dry month in Lake Placid, expect rain approximately 14 days in a month.