In December, the weather in Lake Placid is typically freezing. Average daily high temperature in December is about 1 degree below zero. On average, Lake Placid has 10 snowy, 8 partly cloudy, 7 cloudy, 3 rainy, and 3 sunny days in December. The snowfalls are usually heavy. December as well as March, April, May, and June is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Lake Placid.