Weather in Lake Placid, NY
Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 12946
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
52°16% rain55°14% rain57°12% rain57°12% rain59°11% rain57°13% rain
56°12% rain56°14% rain54°18% rain
55°21% rain54°21% rain53°20% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 21%).
It feels like 47°F with winds near 9 mph.
59°F, 11% rain chance and 11 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 28 mph.
Current temperature is 52°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 21%.
UV index is 2.
Local weather characteristics in Lake Placid
New York spans Atlantic coastal, inland valley, Great Lakes and mountain climates. Lake-effect snow, coastal storms and large upstate/downstate temperature differences are all common.
Lake Placid is part of the Northeast weather region. The forecast point is near 44.28°N latitude and 73.98°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Lake Placid weather today
Overcast and 52°F in Lake Placid, NY. Today's high is 59°F with a 20% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 26 mph. Relative humidity is 63%, pressure is 30.09 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Lake Placid
Sunrise is at 06:47 AM and sunset is at 06:46 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 54°F and a low near 43°F. The maximum rain chance is 88%.