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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Forest Lake, Minnesota, is another subzero cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and 6.3°F (-14.3°C). With an average high-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 6.3°F (-14.3°C), January is the coldest month. Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another freezing cold month in Forest Lake, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and an average low of 9.5°F (-12.5°C). As Forest Lake welcomes February, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still subzero cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C), showing little deviation from January's 18.9°F (-7.3°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Forest Lake, is an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C). As Forest Lake transitions into March, a marked increase in the average high-temperature is observed, rising from a freezing cold 22.8°F (-5.1°C) in February to a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a cool spring month in Forest Lake, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.6°F (2°C) and 51.1°F (10.6°C). The transition to April introduces an increase in the average high-temperature, shifting from a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C) in March to a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Forest Lake, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and an average high of 65.1°F (18.4°C). The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in May, with an increase from a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) in April to an enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a warm month in Forest Lake, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.8°F (13.8°C) and max 74.5°F (23.6°C). With the beginning of June, Forest Lake's average high-temperature sees an increase, transitioning from a refreshing 65.1°F (18.4°C) in May to a moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Forest Lake, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79°F (26.1°C) and 61.3°F (16.3°C). July, known for its average high temperature of 79°F (26.1°C) and an average low temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C), is the warmest month. Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Forest Lake, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 77.2°F (25.1°C) and an average low of 58.8°F (14.9°C). Welcoming August, Forest Lake notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 77.2°F (25.1°C), nearly consistent with July's 79°F (26.1°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a pleasant month in Forest Lake, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between min 51.8°F (11°C) and max 70.2°F (21.2°C). In Forest Lake, the average high-temperature in September gently drops from a warm 77.2°F (25.1°C) in August to an agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is a cool autumn month in Forest Lake, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.9°F (4.4°C) and an average high of 54.5°F (12.5°C). October's arrival brings a noticeable temperature shift, dropping from an agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C) in September to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Forest Lake, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.2°F (4°C) and min 27.5°F (-2.5°C). The shift into November is characterized by a noticeable reduction in the average high-temperature, decreasing from October's cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) to an icy 39.2°F (4°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Forest Lake, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and an average low of 14.2°F (-9.9°C). With the beginning of December, Forest Lake's average high-temperature experiences a significant decrease, moving from a cold 39.2°F (4°C) in November to a subzero cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

Forest Lake's January weather reaches an average high of 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and an average low of 6.3°F (-14.3°C), making it the coldest month.

What is the most humid month?

January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain?

Throughout the year, there are 120.2 rainfall days, and 21.46" (545mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow?

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.

How much does it snow?

In Forest Lake, Minnesota, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.9 days and aggregates up to 22.28" (566mm) of snow.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 3h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 73%, April is the least humid month.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is June, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

When are the longest days?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 36min of daylight.

What time of the year is the hottest?

July proves to be the warmest month, recording an average peak temperature of 79°F (26.1°C) and a minimum temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C).

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is July, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

When is the highest UV index?

The month with the highest UV index in Forest Lake is July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

When does it snow the most?

December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.5 days and accumulates 5.47" (139mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Forest Lake?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

Average temperature
Forest Lake, MN

Average temperature - Forest Lake, MN

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure
Forest Lake, MN

Average pressure - Forest Lake, MN

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed
Forest Lake, MN

Average wind speed - Forest Lake, MN

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity
Forest Lake, MN

Average humidity - Forest Lake, MN

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall
Forest Lake, MN

Average rainfall - Forest Lake, MN

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days
Forest Lake, MN

Average rainfall days - Forest Lake, MN

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.3 days).

Average snowfall
Forest Lake, MN

Average snowfall - Forest Lake, MN

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
Forest Lake, MN

Average snowfall days - Forest Lake, MN

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Forest Lake, MN

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Forest Lake, MN

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days
Forest Lake, MN

Average sunshine days - Forest Lake, MN

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index
Forest Lake, MN

Average UV index - Forest Lake, MN

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average visibility
Forest Lake, MN

Average visibility - Forest Lake, MN

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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