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

What can you expect from the weather in Forest Lake during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Forest Lake generally has very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -15°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Forest Lake in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see snowfall.

The city usually sees around 153 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Forest Lake. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have 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 January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 14 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
SunshineSunshine 153 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 55% *  
* Data from: Minneapolis, the United States of America (47 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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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 Forest Lake in January?

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 in January.

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

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