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Forest Lake weather in December (Minnesota, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Forest Lake in December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in Forest Lake generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is known for being in the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to -2°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -11°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Forest Lake in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 9 days with snow.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 116 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Forest Lake. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Forest Lake climate page with graphs.

 

Forest Lake, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 42 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 116 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 42% *  
Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Forest Lake should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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