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

In January, Lake Placid averages -3°C high / -14°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Wind Cave National Park averages 4°C high / -10°C low with about 13 mm.

Lake Placid vs Wind Cave National Park in January

Lake Placid is the better pick in January — 88 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 — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Lake Placid	🇺🇸 Wind Cave National Park
Comfort score	88/100 (A)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	-7°C	0°C
Avg high / low	-3° / -14°	4° / -10°
Rainfall	62 mm	13 mm
Rainy days	9	3
Humidity	80%	61%
Air quality (AQI)	30	38

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

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Lake Placid vs Wind Cave National Park in January — FAQ

Is January better in Lake Placid or Wind Cave National Park?: Lake Placid is the better pick in January — 88 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 January?: In January, Lake Placid averages -3°C high / -14°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Wind Cave National Park averages 4°C high / -10°C low with about 13 mm.