Forest Lake, MN is an area that experiences a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The average high temperature during the summer months is around 72°F (22°C), while the average low temperature in the winter is around 8°F (-13°C). Precipitation in the area is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, averaging about 28 inches (71 cm) annually. Snowfall amounts can vary greatly from year to year, but generally range between 20–30 inches (51–76 cm). Forest Lake has been known to experience extreme weather conditions due to its location near Lake Superior, ranging from heavy snowfall in the winter months to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes during the summer months.
Forest Lake, Minnesota gets 32 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Forest Lake averages 54 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 195 sunny days per year in Forest Lake. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Forest Lake gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 108 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 3
Rain: averages 32 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 54 inches of snow a year