Forest Lake, MN weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Forest Lake weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Forest Lake.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Forest Lake
What is the weather usually like in Forest Lake?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 3°F average low
- 33.1 inprecipitation per year · 841 mm
- 51.6 insnowfall per year · 131 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Forest Lake: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FOREST LAKE 5NE, MN US (USC00212881), adjusted for the elevation of Forest Lake.
Forest Lake weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Forest Lake through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 12 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 29 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:24 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| June | 5:21 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 41 min |
| July | 5:37 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 21 min |
| August | 6:11 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:28 PM | 11 h 1 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| December | 7:42 AM | 4:31 PM | 8 h 49 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Forest Lake?
Forest Lake has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 3°F (-16°C).
It gets about 33.1 inches (841 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 52 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Forest Lake is June to September. At 912 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 Forest Lake
What is the hottest month in Forest Lake?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Forest Lake?
January, with an average low of 3°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in Forest Lake?
About 33.1 inches (841 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Forest Lake?
Yes, about 52 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Forest Lake?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Forest Lake have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Forest Lake in November?
Highs average 43°F and lows 24°F, with about 1.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Forest Lake?
Around 7:08 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:44 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Forest Lake weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Forest Lake.
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