Lake Placid, NY has an average annual temperature of 32°F and is located in the Adirondack Mountains in the northeast corner of New York State. The climate in Lake Placid is very cold and snowy throughout the winter months, with an average of about 107 inches of snow each year. Summers are warm and relatively dry, with temperatures reaching into the low 70s. Lake Placid experiences four distinct seasons throughout the year, providing its residents with plenty of time in both hot and cold weather. The town also enjoys a variety of outdoor activities across all four seasons, making it a popular tourist destination during any time of year.
Lake Placid, New York gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lake Placid averages 102 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 162 sunny days per year in Lake Placid. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lake Placid gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 170 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 76 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 4
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 102 inches of snow a year