Temperatures in August
It's warm in August in Lake Placid with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 14°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Lake Placid in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Lake Placid with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 12°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 25°C, with nights close to 13°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Lake Placid will be around 23°C, with nights close to 11°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 166 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 40% per day this month. The weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Lake Placid. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Lake Placid in August |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
21°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
166 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Lake Placid?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Lake Placid. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Lake Placid in August
With 31°C, Lake Placid hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 22°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Lake Placid
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Lake Placid, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Lake Placid
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Lake Placid, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 13 days of rain in Lake Placid.
Daily UV Index in August in Lake Placid
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Lake Placid, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Lake Placid Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Lake Placid, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Lake Placid Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Lake Placid, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Lake Placid
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Average Weather in Lake Placid by Month
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