December weather in Lake Placid, FL
The average temperature in Lake Placid in December is 64.4°F (51.9°F–77.0°F). Average precipitation: 2.03 inches.
December is a winter month in Lake Placid, and is cooler than the annual average of 72.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 25.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 17m. For travel, December is one of the best months of the year to visit.
Avg High
77.0°F
Avg Low
51.9°F
Precipitation
2.03 in
Daylight
10h 17m
December records in Lake Placid
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 89.1°F (1994) | 30.9°F (1992) | 1.05 in (2020) |
| December 2 | 87.1°F (1977) | 28.9°F (2020) | 0.81 in (1978) |
| December 3 | 89.1°F (2015) | 25.0°F (2024) | 0.53 in (2025) |
| December 4 | 88.0°F (2018) | 27.0°F (2010) | 2.14 in (2015) |
| December 5 | 88.0°F (1983) | 28.0°F (1974) | 1.58 in (1997) |
| December 6 | 89.1°F (2016) | 28.9°F (1987) | 1.37 in (1977) |
| December 7 | 88.0°F (1972) | 18.0°F (2010) | 1.77 in (1979) |
| December 8 | 87.1°F (1971) | 19.0°F (2010) | 1.43 in (1996) |
| December 9 | 90.0°F (1972) | 25.0°F (1984) | 1.65 in (2017) |
| December 10 | 89.1°F (1972) | 30.0°F (1996) | 2.39 in (2002) |
| December 11 | 87.1°F (2009) | 19.9°F (1981) | 1.84 in (1969) |
| December 12 | 87.1°F (1986) | 26.1°F (1981) | 1.77 in (2012) |
| December 13 | 87.1°F (1986) | 28.0°F (1973) | 1.43 in (1997) |
| December 14 | 89.1°F (2009) | 26.1°F (2010) | 1.42 in (1997) |
| December 15 | 87.1°F (2000) | 19.9°F (2010) | 0.92 in (2007) |
| December 16 | 86.0°F (1971) | 25.0°F (2010) | 0.75 in (1972) |
| December 17 | 88.0°F (2015) | 30.0°F (2002) | 2.44 in (2003) |
| December 18 | 88.0°F (2015) | 28.0°F (1973) | 0.83 in (2019) |
| December 19 | 91.0°F (2016) | 21.9°F (1988) | 0.90 in (1999) |
| December 20 | 88.0°F (2016) | 26.1°F (1981) | 0.21 in (1998) |
| December 21 | 84.9°F (1971) | 21.9°F (2000) | 1.81 in (1994) |
| December 22 | 84.9°F (2013) | 25.0°F (1985) | 1.18 in (1972) |
| December 23 | 87.1°F (2013) | 21.9°F (2012) | 1.53 in (1989) |
| December 24 | 87.1°F (2013) | 21.9°F (1989) | 1.50 in (1986) |
| December 25 | 86.0°F (1990) | 18.0°F (1989) | 1.50 in (2002) |
| December 26 | 87.1°F (2015) | 19.9°F (1989) | 2.06 in (2023) |
| December 27 | 87.1°F (2015) | 18.0°F (1985) | 0.76 in (1986) |
| December 28 | 86.0°F (1981) | 16.0°F (2010) | 1.35 in (1997) |
| December 29 | 88.0°F (1981) | 19.9°F (2010) | 1.38 in (1978) |
| December 30 | 89.1°F (2015) | 30.0°F (2000) | 0.81 in (1983) |
| December 31 | 87.1°F (2018) | 19.9°F (2000) | 0.44 in (1983) |