Lake Placid, NY weather in October
In October, Lake Placid sees highs around 52°F and lows around 35°F: chilly, with rain on most days. Rain or snow falls on about 15 days. Snowfall averages about 2.6 in. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 4.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.6 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 59°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 48% | 49% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:53 am / 6:37 pm | 7:31 am / 5:47 pm |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.3 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 October day
- 6 am45°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm56°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm49°Fdew point 41°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°F7 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow15 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in10 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below14 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 4.2 in; a dry October brings about 3.2 in and a wet one about 5.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.6 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202007: average high 64°F
- Coolest October1992: average high 51°F
- Wettest October2005: 7.5 in
- Driest October1994: 0.8 in
- Highest reading83°F (October 5, 2007)
- Lowest reading12°F (October 31, 2002)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 52°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 35°F | 25°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 15 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 16 | 7 | 1 |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 11.0 h | 9.6 h |
Highs change by -14°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Burlington, VT40 mi · high 59°F · 13 wet days
- Drier: Saratoga Springs, NY83 mi · high 62°F · 12 wet days
How Lake Placid ranks in October
- Normal high368th warmest of 378 cities; 10th of 10 in New York
- Wet days367th driest of 378
- Comfortable days271st most of 340
What to pack for Lake Placid in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 52°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 15 days
Heating and cooling
October has 659 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lake Placid in October?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was 12°F (October 31, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Lake Placid in October?
About 15 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (7.5 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Lake Placid in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 2.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is October a good time to visit Lake Placid?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lake Placid (49 out of 100). It has about 7 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).