Lake Placid, NY weather in April
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Lake Placid in April, with highs near 49°F and lows near 29°F. Rain or snow falls on about 14 days. Snowfall averages about 7.8 in.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 3.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.8 in
- snow on the ground 7 days
How April changes from start to finish
| April 1 | April 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 35°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 46% | 47% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:36 am / 7:22 pm | 5:48 am / 7:58 pm |
| Daylight | 12.8 h | 14.2 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical April day
- 6 am39°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am45°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm52°Fdew point 30°F
- 6 pm50°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Burlington Intl Airport (43 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 of 30
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 30
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 30
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more7 of 30
Average days per April, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in April
Normal precipitation is 3.4 in; a dry April brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 7.8 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How April varies from year to year
- Warmest April, 1991-20202008: average high 62°F
- Coolest April2018: average high 41°F
- Wettest April2011: 8.7 in
- Driest April2001: 0.6 in
- Highest reading87°F (April 27, 2009)
- Lowest reading-2°F (April 7, 2003)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
April compared with March and May
| March | April | May | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 36°F | 49°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 29°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 5 | 15 |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 13.5 h | 14.8 h |
Highs change by +13°F from March and +13°F into May.
Nearby alternatives in April
- Warmer: Burlington, VT40 mi · high 55°F · 13 wet days
- Drier: Saratoga Springs, NY83 mi · high 60°F · 11 wet days
How Lake Placid ranks in April
- Normal high366th warmest of 378 cities; 10th of 10 in New York
- Wet days358th driest of 378
- Comfortable days293rd most of 340
What to pack for Lake Placid in April
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – about 7.8 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
April has 785 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lake Placid in April?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest April reading was -2°F (most recently on April 7, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Lake Placid in April?
About 14 days in April have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest April in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (8.7 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Lake Placid in April?
Yes. Normal snowfall in April is 7.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 7 days.
Is April a good time to visit Lake Placid?
April ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lake Placid (52 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Lake Placid 2 S (USC00304555), 1.7 mi N of the city center, 1,888 ft (93 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Burlington Intl Airport (USW00014742), 43 mi ENE of the city center, 330 ft (1,465 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Burlington International Airport (726170-14742), 43 mi ENE of the city center, 332 ft (1,463 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).