Lake Placid vs Telluride in December

Lake Placid is the better pick in December — 85 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Placid is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Telluride is freezing, dry, clean air.

Lake Placid vs TellurideDecember climate, side by side

Lake PlacidTelluride
Comfort score85/100 (A)78/100 (B)
Feels-like high-6°C-1°C
Avg high / low-1° / -10°4° / -14°
Rainfall72 mm28 mm
Rainy days125
Humidity81%67%
Air quality (AQI)3045

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

Lake Placid vs Telluride in December — FAQ

Is December better in Lake Placid or Telluride?
Lake Placid is the better pick in December — 85 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Placid is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Telluride is freezing, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Placid vs Telluride in December?
In December, Lake Placid averages -1°C high / -10°C low with about 72 mm of rain; Telluride averages 4°C high / -14°C low with about 28 mm.