Lake Placid, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 30.7 °F (low) to 52.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 43.7 Inches. Lake Placid is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4 °F | 26.1 °F | 3.14 in. |
| February | 6.7 °F | 29.1 °F | 2.26 in. |
| March | 15.2 °F | 37.6 °F | 2.9 in. |
| April | 28.3 °F | 51.0 °F | 3.38 in. |
| May | 39.5 °F | 64.3 °F | 3.9 in. |
| June | 49.2 °F | 72.8 °F | 4.59 in. |
| July | 53.8 °F | 76.8 °F | 4.43 in. |
| August | 52.0 °F | 75.1 °F | 4.06 in. |
| September | 44.6 °F | 68.6 °F | 3.91 in. |
| October | 34.9 °F | 54.8 °F | 4.31 in. |
| November | 25.0 °F | 42.2 °F | 3.46 in. |
| December | 13.4 °F | 31.2 °F | 3.34 in. |
| Annual | 30.7 °F | 52.5 °F | 43.68 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |