Lake George, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 36.7 °F (low) to 57.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 45 Inches. Lake George is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.4 °F | 30.4 °F | 3.24 in. |
| February | 12.4 °F | 33.4 °F | 2.73 in. |
| March | 22.5 °F | 42.0 °F | 3.5 in. |
| April | 34.5 °F | 57.4 °F | 3.91 in. |
| May | 46.1 °F | 69.6 °F | 3.58 in. |
| June | 55.2 °F | 78.0 °F | 4.29 in. |
| July | 60.1 °F | 82.5 °F | 4.42 in. |
| August | 58.5 °F | 80.5 °F | 3.9 in. |
| September | 50.7 °F | 73.3 °F | 3.61 in. |
| October | 39.3 °F | 60.1 °F | 4.23 in. |
| November | 29.4 °F | 46.9 °F | 3.58 in. |
| December | 20.0 °F | 35.8 °F | 3.99 in. |
| Annual | 36.7 °F | 57.5 °F | 44.98 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |