Lake Placid, NY weather in November
Expect cold weather with rain on most days and some snow in Lake Placid in November, with highs near 40°F and lows near 25°F. Rain or snow falls on about 15 days. Snowfall averages about 9.6 in. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 40°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 3.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 9.6 in
- snow on the ground 11 days
How November changes from start to finish
| November 1 | November 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 45°F | 34°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 19°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 49% | 56% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:33 am / 4:45 pm | 7:10 am / 4:18 pm |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | 9.1 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 November day
- 6 am36°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am38°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon42°Fdew point 29°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 pm38°Fdew point 29°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°F1 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 snow15 of 30
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 30
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 30
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more11 of 30
Average days per November, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in November
Normal precipitation is 3.4 in; a dry November brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 9.6 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How November varies from year to year
- Warmest November, 1991-20202006: average high 51°F
- Coolest November2019: average high 33°F
- Wettest November1996: 7.3 in
- Driest November2012: 1.4 in
- Highest reading68°F (November 11, 2020)
- Lowest reading-9°F (November 24, 2000)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
November compared with October and December
| October | November | December | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 52°F | 40°F | 29°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 25°F | 14°F |
| Wet days | 15 | 15 | 19 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 9.6 h | 8.9 h |
Highs change by -12°F from October and -11°F into December.
Nearby alternatives in November
- Warmer: Burlington, VT40 mi · high 46°F · 14 wet days
- Drier: Rutland, VT68 mi · high 46°F · 12 wet days
How Lake Placid ranks in November
- Normal high363rd warmest of 378 cities; 10th of 10 in New York
- Wet days359th driest of 378
- Comfortable days303rd most of 341
What to pack for Lake Placid in November
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 40°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 15 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
November has 984 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lake Placid in November?
The normal high is 40°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest November reading was -9°F (November 24, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Lake Placid in November?
About 15 days in November have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest November in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (7.3 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in Lake Placid in November?
Yes. Normal snowfall in November is 9.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 11 days.
Is November a good time to visit Lake Placid?
November ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lake Placid (31 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. 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).