Lake Placid, NY weather in February
In February, Lake Placid sees highs around 27°F and lows around 8°F: very cold and snowy. Rain or snow falls on about 14 days. Snowfall averages about 21.0 in. It is one of the coldest months in Lake Placid. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 27°F
- Normal low
- 8°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 2.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 21.0 in
- snow on the ground 27 days
How February changes from start to finish
| February 1 | February 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 24°F | 31°F |
| Normal low | 6°F | 11°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 52% | 48% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:13 am / 5:05 pm | 6:34 am / 5:42 pm |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | 11.1 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 February day
- 6 am19°Fdew point 11°F
- 9 am21°Fdew point 12°F
- Noon26°Fdew point 13°F
- 3 pm28°Fdew point 14°F
- 6 pm25°Fdew point 14°F
- 9 pm23°Fdew point 13°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Burlington Intl Airport (43 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 28
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 28
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 28
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow14 of 28
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 28
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 28
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more27 of 28
Average days per February, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in February
Normal precipitation is 2.3 in; a dry February brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 2.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 21.0 in, with about 8 days of an inch or more.
How February varies from year to year
- Warmest February, 1991-20201998: average high 40°F
- Coolest February2007: average high 23°F
- Wettest February2008: 4.1 in
- Driest February1997: 0.7 in
- Highest reading62°F (February 22, 2018)
- Lowest reading-31°F (February 7, 1993)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
February compared with January and March
| January | February | March | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 23°F | 27°F | 36°F |
| Normal low | 7°F | 8°F | 16°F |
| Wet days | 19 | 14 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | 10.5 h | 11.9 h |
Highs change by +4°F from January and +9°F into March.
Nearby alternatives in February
- Warmer: Saratoga Springs, NY83 mi · high 35°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Stowe, VT65 mi · high 30°F · 10 wet days
How Lake Placid ranks in February
- Normal high372nd warmest of 378 cities; 10th of 10 in New York
- Wet days355th driest of 378
- Comfortable days326th most of 340
What to pack for Lake Placid in February
- A warm jacket – lows near 8°F, highs near 27°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 27 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
February has 1324 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 15% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lake Placid in February?
The normal high is 27°F and the normal low is 8°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest February reading was -31°F (February 7, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Lake Placid in February?
About 14 days in February have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.3 in. The wettest February in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (4.1 in); the driest was in 1997 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Lake Placid in February?
Yes. Normal snowfall in February is 21.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 27 days.
Is February a good time to visit Lake Placid?
February ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lake Placid (26 out of 100). It has almost no 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).