December weather in Saranac Lake, NY
The average temperature in Saranac Lake in December is 21.0°F (14.6°F–27.4°F). Average precipitation: inches.
December is a winter month in Saranac Lake, and is cooler than the annual average of 39.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 12.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 8h 41m. For travel, December is cold.
Avg High
27.4°F
Avg Low
14.6°F
Precipitation
in
Daylight
8h 41m
December records in Saranac Lake
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1 | 57.9°F (1991) | -2.9°F (1974) | 0.40 in (1977) |
| December 2 | 51.1°F (1982) | -14.1°F (1989) | 1.25 in (1996) |
| December 3 | 55.0°F (1982) | -14.1°F (1976) | 4.00 in (2003) |
| December 4 | 60.1°F (1982) | -14.1°F (1976) | 3.00 in (2003) |
| December 5 | 57.0°F (1982) | -16.1°F (2003) | 1.00 in (2003) |
| December 6 | 59.0°F (1982) | -13.0°F (1989) | 0.83 in (1994) |
| December 7 | 61.0°F (1998) | -6.0°F (1969) | 1.22 in (1983) |
| December 8 | 60.1°F (1998) | -16.1°F (2000) | 0.63 in (1976) |
| December 9 | 50.0°F (1980) | -20.0°F (2002) | 0.72 in (1974) |
| December 10 | 54.0°F (1987) | -18.0°F (1989) | 0.48 in (1973) |
| December 11 | 46.9°F (1971) | -27.9°F (2000) | 0.44 in (1969) |
| December 12 | 53.1°F (1979) | -24.0°F (1988) | 0.34 in (1985) |
| December 13 | 51.1°F (1979) | -24.0°F (1988) | 1.72 in (1983) |
| December 14 | 50.0°F (1991) | -20.0°F (1989) | 1.51 in (1983) |
| December 15 | 43.0°F (1983) | -18.9°F (1989) | 0.37 in (1995) |
| December 16 | 46.9°F (1992) | -18.9°F (1989) | 0.74 in (1972) |
| December 17 | 48.0°F (1992) | -11.9°F (2002) | 0.62 in (1974) |
| December 18 | 55.0°F (2000) | -16.1°F (2002) | 0.75 in (2000) |
| December 19 | 45.0°F (1990) | -23.1°F (1973) | 0.39 in (1990) |
| December 20 | 43.0°F (2002) | -25.1°F (1980) | 0.27 in (1996) |
| December 21 | 53.1°F (1988) | -25.1°F (1980) | 1.45 in (1973) |
| December 22 | 51.1°F (1990) | -20.0°F (1989) | 1.25 in (1973) |
| December 23 | 53.1°F (1990) | -22.0°F (1989) | 0.90 in (1983) |
| December 24 | 51.1°F (1990) | -24.0°F (1989) | 1.27 in (1990) |
| December 25 | 45.0°F (1979) | -31.0°F (1980) | 0.55 in (1978) |
| December 26 | 57.0°F (1982) | -31.0°F (1980) | 0.44 in (1978) |
| December 27 | 44.1°F (1973) | -31.0°F (1993) | 0.50 in (1973) |
| December 28 | 46.0°F (1971) | -25.1°F (1989) | 1.03 in (1969) |
| December 29 | 57.0°F (1982) | -20.9°F (1993) | 1.75 in (1984) |
| December 30 | 54.0°F (1984) | -20.9°F (1993) | 1.00 in (1990) |
| December 31 | 55.0°F (1988) | -14.1°F (1998) | 0.90 in (2000) |