Lake Placid, NY weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Lake Placid weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lake Placid.
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What is the weather usually like in Lake Placid?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 74°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 43.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,112 mm
- 104.1 insnowfall per year · 264 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lake Placid: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LAKE PLACID 2 S, NY US (USC00304555), adjusted for the elevation of Lake Placid.
Lake Placid weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lake Placid through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 18 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:26 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:08 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| December | 7:23 AM | 4:19 PM | 8 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Lake Placid?
Lake Placid has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 74°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 43.8 inches (1,112 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 104 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lake Placid is June to September. At 1,801 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Lake Placid
What is the hottest month in Lake Placid?
July, with an average high of 74°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Lake Placid?
January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Lake Placid?
About 43.8 inches (1,112 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Lake Placid?
Yes, about 104 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lake Placid?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lake Placid have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Lake Placid in November?
Highs average 40°F and lows 25°F, with about 3.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Lake Placid?
Around 6:50 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:30 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Lake Placid weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Lake Placid.
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