Lake Placid vs Vail in January

Vail is the better pick in January — 93 vs 88 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 VailJanuary climate, side by side

Lake PlacidVail
Comfort score88/100 (A)93/100 (S)
Feels-like high-7°C-7°C
Avg high / low-3° / -14°-2° / -14°
Rainfall62 mm64 mm
Rainy days912
Humidity80%73%
Air quality (AQI)3042

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

Lake Placid vs Vail in January — FAQ

Is January better in Lake Placid or Vail?
Vail is the better pick in January — 93 vs 88 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 January?
In January, Lake Placid averages -3°C high / -14°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Vail averages -2°C high / -14°C low with about 64 mm.