April weather forecast
Forest Lake, MN

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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).

Temperature

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). Throughout the month of April, Forest Lake expects an average low of 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

April is the least humid month in Forest Lake, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In Forest Lake, in April, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Forest Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.2 days and collects up to 21.46" (545mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Forest Lake, during April, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.9 snowfall days, and 22.28" (566mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Forest Lake is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:17 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In April, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

In Forest Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during April translates into the following directions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures in Forest Lake?

In Forest Lake, 51.1°F (10.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 35.6°F (2°C) is the average low-temperature during April.

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in April?

In April, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in April?

In April, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout April, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in April in Forest Lake?

In April, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout April, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Forest Lake have in April?

In April, the average day length in Forest Lake is 13h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April?

On the first day of April, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:17 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in April?

In April, the average sunshine duration in Forest Lake is 7.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in April?

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in April
Forest Lake, MN

Average temperature in April - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in April: 51.1°F

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).

  • Average low temperature in April: 35.6°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 in April
Forest Lake, MN

Average pressure in April - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average pressure in April: 29.96"Hg

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 in April
Forest Lake, MN

Average wind speed in April - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in April: 9.4mph

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 in April
Forest Lake, MN

Average humidity in April - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average humidity in April: 73%

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

Average rainfall in April
Forest Lake, MN

Average rainfall in April - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in April: 2.01"

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 in April
Forest Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in April - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.8 days

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 in April
Forest Lake, MN

Average snowfall in April - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in April: 2.4"

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 in April
Forest Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in April - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall days in April: 4.2 days

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 in April /
Average sunshine in April
Forest Lake, MN

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 3min

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).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 1min

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 in April
Forest Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in April - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in April: 12.1 days

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 in April
Forest Lake, MN

Average UV index in April - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average UV index in April: 3

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 cloud cover in April
Forest Lake, MN

Average cloud cover in April - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average cloud cover in April: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in April
Forest Lake, MN

Average visibility in April - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average visibility in April: 6mi

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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