The Lakes, MN weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in The Lakes now
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The Lakes weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Lakes.
This week in The Lakes
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Lakes
What is the weather usually like in The Lakes?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 29.2 inprecipitation per year · 742 mm
- 49.3 insnowfall per year · 125 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Lakes: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TRACY, MN US (USC00218323), adjusted for the elevation of The Lakes.
The Lakes weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Lakes through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| February | 7:19 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 8:08 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:54 AM | 8:43 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| June | 5:37 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| July | 5:52 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| August | 6:25 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:40 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 7:16 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| December | 7:49 AM | 4:46 PM | 8 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in The Lakes?
The Lakes has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 29.2 inches (742 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 49 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit The Lakes is June to September. At 1,509 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 The Lakes
What is the hottest month in The Lakes?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in The Lakes?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in The Lakes?
About 29.2 inches (742 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in The Lakes?
Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Lakes?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Lakes have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in The Lakes in November?
Highs average 41°F and lows 24°F, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in The Lakes?
Around 7:16 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:57 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this The Lakes weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of The Lakes.
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