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Lake Placid in July

One of the best months — score 86 of 100

Typical July days in Lake Placid reach about 74°F with nights near 54°F; rain is frequent — about 14 days see some rain, usually in showers; days are long — about 15h 12m of daylight in mid-July.

What to pack for Lake Placid in July

• A light jacket or fleece for evenings.
• Layers — afternoons run about 20° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 14 days in a typical July.

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July 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.