What is the weather like in Lake Placid vs Wind Cave National Park in December?

In December, Lake Placid averages -1°C high / -10°C low with about 72 mm of rain; Wind Cave National Park averages 6°C high / -8°C low with about 19 mm.

Lake Placid vs Wind Cave National Park in December

Lake Placid is the better pick in December — 85 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Placid is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Wind Cave National Park is cold, dry, clean air.

Lake Placid vs Wind Cave National Park — December climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Lake Placid	🇺🇸 Wind Cave National Park
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	-6°C	0°C
Avg high / low	-1° / -10°	6° / -8°
Rainfall	72 mm	19 mm
Rainy days	12	3
Humidity	81%	59%
Air quality (AQI)	30	35

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

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Lake Placid vs Wind Cave National Park in December — FAQ

Is December better in Lake Placid or Wind Cave National Park?: Lake Placid is the better pick in December — 85 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lake Placid is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Wind Cave National Park is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Lake Placid vs Wind Cave National Park in December?: In December, Lake Placid averages -1°C high / -10°C low with about 72 mm of rain; Wind Cave National Park averages 6°C high / -8°C low with about 19 mm.