What is the weather like in Lake Placid vs Sun Valley in August?

In August, Lake Placid averages 24°C high / 11°C low with about 113 mm of rain; Sun Valley averages 26°C high / 8°C low with about 23 mm.

Lake Placid vs Sun Valley in August

Lake Placid is the better pick in August — 18 vs 14 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Placid is warm, rainy, clean air, while Sun Valley is warm, dry, clean air.

Lake Placid vs Sun Valley — August climate, side by side

	Lake Placid	Sun Valley
Comfort score	18/100 (F)	14/100 (F)
Feels-like high	25°C	24°C
Avg high / low	24° / 11°	26° / 8°
Rainfall	113 mm	23 mm
Rainy days	13	3
Humidity	79%	45%
Air quality (AQI)	37	46

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Lake Placid vs Sun Valley in August — FAQ

Is August better in Lake Placid or Sun Valley?: Lake Placid is the better pick in August — 18 vs 14 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Placid is warm, rainy, clean air, while Sun Valley is warm, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Placid vs Sun Valley in August?: In August, Lake Placid averages 24°C high / 11°C low with about 113 mm of rain; Sun Valley averages 26°C high / 8°C low with about 23 mm.