Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Lake Placid with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 13°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Lake Placid in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Lake Placid with cool temperatures, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights close to 3°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 20°C, with nights close to 5°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Lake Placid will be around 22°C, with nights close to 8°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 162 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,7 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 37% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May 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 May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
19°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
24°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
13°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
162 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
2,7 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
2 days | 0 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Lake Placid?
After some sun? Then May 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 May
With 34°C, Lake Placid hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -7°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Lake Placid
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May 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 May in Lake Placid
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May 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 May, you can expect around 12 days of rain in Lake Placid.
Daily Snowfall in May in Lake Placid
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Lake Placid, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV Index in May in Lake Placid
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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 May in Lake Placid Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Lake Placid, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Lake Placid Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Lake Placid, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Lake Placid per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Lake Placid, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Lake Placid
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Average Weather in Lake Placid by Month
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