Saranac Lake, NY is known for its mild climate. Summers are generally warm and humid with average temperatures in the mid-70s Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius). Winters are generally cold, snowy, and often icy with temperatures averaging in the low 20s Fahrenheit (-6 degrees Celsius). The spring and fall seasons tend to be comfortable with average temperatures near 50掳F (10掳C). Rainfall is plentiful throughout the year with an average of about 45 inches per year. Snowfall amounts vary from season to season but typically range from 60-90 inches per year.
Saranac Lake, New York gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Saranac Lake averages 106 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 160 sunny days per year in Saranac Lake. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Saranac Lake gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 170 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 75 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 3
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 106 inches of snow a year