Forest Lake (MN) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Forest Lake is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Forest Lake, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a very cold -5°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -15°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Forest Lake receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 812 mm. The seasons in Forest Lake, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives high rainfall, with an average of 115 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less snowfall, totaling 14 mm over 7 snowy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Forest Lake Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Forest Lake, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.7 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 3.8 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Forest Lake.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 74%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Forest Lake in the United States of America
During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 115 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 351 hours of sunshine.
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