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Lake Placid in November

An off month — score 48 of 100

Typical November days in Lake Placid reach about 40°F with nights near 25°F; about 10 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Lake Placid in November

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 25°F.
• A waterproof shell and shoes you can soak — rain falls on about 15 days in a typical November, so plan an indoor anchor each day.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical November brings about 10 inches of snow.
• Ski kit or rental reservations — this is prime season.

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November 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.