Big Lake, MN weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Big Lake now

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Big Lake weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Big Lake.

This week in Big Lake

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Big Lake

What is the weather usually like in Big Lake?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

-3°19°40°62°83°18°2°Jan24°4°Feb37°16°Mar50°28°Apr64°38°May73°48°Jun78°54°Jul76°53°Aug67°46°Sep52°34°Oct35°22°Nov22°9°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan1.0"Feb1.4"Mar2.4"Apr3.5"May4.8"Jun4.3"Jul4.2"Aug3.6"Sep3.3"Oct1.8"Nov1.5"Dec

Best time to visit Big Lake: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLOQUET, MN US (USC00211630), adjusted for the elevation of Big Lake.

Big Lake weather month by month

January
18° 2°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 13.5 in of snow
February
24° 4°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 13.5 in of snow
March
37° 16°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 10.3 in of snow
April
50° 28°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow
May
64° 38°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
June
73° 48°F
4.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
78° 54°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
76° 53°F
4.2 in of rain · 7 wet days
September
67° 46°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
October
52° 34°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
November
35° 22°F
1.8 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 9.6 in of snow
December
22° 9°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 15.9 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Big Lake through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:48 AM4:51 PM9 h 2 min
February7:12 AM5:37 PM10 h 24 min
March7:21 AM7:17 PM11 h 56 min
April6:20 AM8:00 PM13 h 39 min
May5:33 AM8:39 PM15 h 6 min
June5:14 AM9:07 PM15 h 53 min
July5:30 AM9:02 PM15 h 32 min
August6:07 AM8:22 PM14 h 15 min
September6:47 AM7:24 PM12 h 36 min
October7:27 AM6:25 PM10 h 58 min
November7:11 AM4:38 PM9 h 26 min
December7:46 AM4:24 PM8 h 38 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Big Lake?

Big Lake has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 2°F (-17°C).

It gets about 32.7 inches (830 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 71 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Big Lake is June to September. At 1,309 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Big Lake

What is the hottest month in Big Lake?

July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Big Lake?

January, with an average low of 2°F (-17°C).

How much does it rain in Big Lake?

About 32.7 inches (830 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Big Lake?

Yes, about 71 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Big Lake?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Big Lake have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Big Lake in November?

Highs average 35°F and lows 22°F, with about 1.8 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Big Lake?

Around 7:11 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:38 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Big Lake weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Big Lake.

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