December weather forecast
Lake Placid, NY

A beautiful image, taken in the fall, of scenic golden and brown trees in the Mountain Village along with Lake Placid, New York
A beautiful image, taken in the fall, of scenic golden and brown trees in the Mountain Village along with Lake Placid, New York

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake Placid, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average low of 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C) in November to a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C). In Lake Placid, in December, the average low-temperature is 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

Humidity

In Lake Placid, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Lake Placid, during December, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 36.5" (927mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Lake Placid. In Lake Placid, during 22.3 snowfall days, 12.91" (328mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lake Placid, during the entire year, snow falls for 120.6 days and aggregates up to 82.28" (2090mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Lake Placid is December, with an average of 8h and 55min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Lake Placid is 2.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translate into the following recommendations:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in December in Lake Placid?

In Lake Placid, New York, in December, the average high-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 17.8°F (-7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Lake Placid?

In December, the average relative humidity in Lake Placid, New York, is 88%.

How many days does it rain in December in Lake Placid?

In Lake Placid, New York, during December, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Lake Placid?

In December, it is snowing for 22.3 days. Throughout December, 12.91" (328mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lake Placid?

December has the shortest days of the year in Lake Placid, New York, with an average of 8h and 55min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Lake Placid?

In Lake Placid, New York, the average day length in December is 8h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Lake Placid?

On the first day of December in Lake Placid, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 4:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:31 am and sunset at 4:26 pm EST.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake Placid have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Lake Placid is 2.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Lake Placid?

The months with the lowest UV index in Lake Placid, New York, are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Lake Placid?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Lake Placid is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Lake Placid, NY

Average temperature in December - Lake Placid, NY
  • Average high temperature in December: 27.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).

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Average pressure in December
Lake Placid, NY

Average pressure in December - Lake Placid, NY
  • Average pressure in December: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Lake Placid, NY

Average wind speed in December - Lake Placid, NY
  • Average wind speed in December: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in December
Lake Placid, NY

Average humidity in December - Lake Placid, NY
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

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Average rainfall in December
Lake Placid, NY

Average rainfall in December - Lake Placid, NY
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").

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Average rainfall days in December
Lake Placid, NY

Average rainfall days in December - Lake Placid, NY
  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Lake Placid, NY

Average snowfall in December - Lake Placid, NY
  • Average snowfall in December: 12.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (15.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Lake Placid, NY

Average snowfall days in December - Lake Placid, NY
  • Average snowfall days in December: 22.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Lake Placid, NY

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Lake Placid, NY
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Lake Placid, NY

Average sunshine days in December - Lake Placid, NY
  • Average sunshine days in December: 6.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Lake Placid, NY

Average UV index in December - Lake Placid, NY
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in December
Lake Placid, NY

Average cloud cover in December - Lake Placid, NY
  • Average cloud cover in December: 75

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 42).

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Average visibility in December
Lake Placid, NY

Average visibility in December - Lake Placid, NY
  • Average visibility in December: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, October, November and December (4mi).

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