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Lake Placid in February

A good month — score 69 of 100

Typical February days in Lake Placid reach about 27°F with nights near 8°F; about 21 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Lake Placid in February

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 8°F.
• Layers — afternoons run about 19° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 14 days in a typical February.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical February brings about 21 inches of snow.
• Ski kit or rental reservations — this is prime season.

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February vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Lake Placid

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.