The weather in Franklin County varies greatly by season. It is located in the Humid Continental climate zone. This means warm Summers and long, cold Winters. The varied climate supports a vast amount of both recreational and economic activity. Compared to Southern New York and the Northeast in general, temperatures in Franklin County are on average much lower. This means relatively mild Summers. November typically sees the first significant snowfall, lasting till late April or May in the higher elevations of the Adirondack Mountains.
Major floods, tornadoes, tropical storms and hurricanes are rare.
Franklin County Weather Facts
August has the most precipitation
July is the warmest month
January is the coolest month
Tupper Lake, NY recorded the highest temperature of 98°F in 1975.
Tupper Lake, NY recorded the lowest temperature of -38°F in 1979
Saranac Lake is frequently cited as the coldest place in the Continental U.S.
Malone Station Climatology
Tupper Lake New York Climatology
The Climate of New York
Current Conditions and Forecast
Malone (N. Franklin County)
Saranac Lake (S. Franklin County and Adirondacks)
