Lake Placid vs Vail in December

Vail is the better pick in December — 89 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Vail is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Lake Placid is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Lake Placid vs VailDecember climate, side by side

Lake PlacidVail
Comfort score85/100 (A)89/100 (A)
Feels-like high-6°C-5°C
Avg high / low-1° / -10°-1° / -13°
Rainfall72 mm58 mm
Rainy days1212
Humidity81%72%
Air quality (AQI)3042

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

Lake Placid vs Vail in December — FAQ

Is December better in Lake Placid or Vail?
Vail is the better pick in December — 89 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Vail is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Lake Placid is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Placid vs Vail in December?
In December, Lake Placid averages -1°C high / -10°C low with about 72 mm of rain; Vail averages -1°C high / -13°C low with about 58 mm.