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

Can you expect sunny skies in Forest Lake in January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In January, Forest Lake tends to experience very low temperatures and low snowfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around -5°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -15°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Forest Lake in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see snowfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 153 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 Temperature -15°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 14 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 153 hours *  

Percentage 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

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Weather conditions Weather

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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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