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Forest Lake, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Forest Lake?
Forest Lake, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Forest Lake
- Population
- 19.6K
- Elevation
- 278 m
- Coordinates
- 45.28°, -92.99°
Forest Lake is a city in United States with a population of approximately 19.6K. Average temperatures range from -12°C (10°F) in January to 28°C (82°F) in July. The best time to visit is May, June, July, August, September. The city sits at an elevation of 278 m above sea level.
Time in Forest Lake right now
Open full time & time zone page 15:13 13
Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
DST in effect
CST / CDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Forest Lake
Daylight in Forest Lake today
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Day length
15h 38m
Climate normals for Forest Lake
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May best
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°C / -12°C | -9°C / -17°C | 5days (23 mm) Good | 5.3h Fair | 76% Humid | 2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | -2°C / -12°C | -7°C / -17°C | 6days (28 mm) Good | 7.3h Good | 72% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 6°C / -4°C | 2°C / -8°C | 8days (60 mm) Wet | 8.1h Good | 66% Muggy | 4.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 12°C / 2°C | 9°C / -2°C | 11days (97 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 66% Muggy | 4.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May best | 20°C / 10°C | 19°C / 7°C | 11days (110 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 64% Muggy | 6.2 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 26°C / 17°C | 27°C / 16°C | 11days (111 mm) Wet | 12h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 6.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 28°C / 19°C | 30°C / 20°C | 10days (94 mm) Wet | 12.3h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 26°C / 18°C | 28°C / 18°C | 11days (134 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 23°C / 15°C | 23°C / 14°C | 10days (96 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 71% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 14°C / 7°C | 12°C / 4°C | 9days (75 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 69% Muggy | 3.4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 6°C / -1°C | 1°C / -6°C | 6days (45 mm) Good | 5.6h Fair | 70% Muggy | 2.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | -2°C / -9°C | -6°C / -14°C | 7days (48 mm) Good | 4.6h Fair | 76% Humid | 1.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: -4°C / -12°C . Feb: -2°C / -12°C . Mar: 6°C / -4°C . Apr: 12°C / 2°C . May: 20°C / 10°C . Jun: 26°C / 17°C . Jul: 28°C / 19°C . Aug: 26°C / 18°C . Sep: 23°C / 15°C . Oct: 14°C / 7°C . Nov: 6°C / -1°C . Dec: -2°C / -9°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 23 mm. Feb: 28 mm. Mar: 60 mm. Apr: 97 mm. May: 110 mm. Jun: 111 mm. Jul: 94 mm. Aug: 134 mm. Sep: 96 mm. Oct: 75 mm. Nov: 45 mm. Dec: 48 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 76%. Feb: 72%. Mar: 66%. Apr: 66%. May: 64%. Jun: 66%. Jul: 69%. Aug: 72%. Sep: 71%. Oct: 69%. Nov: 70%. Dec: 76%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 19 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 21 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 19 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 18 km/h . Oct: 19 km/h . Nov: 19 km/h . Dec: 18 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 5. May: UV 6. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 6. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 3. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Forest Lake has a population of approximately 19.6K.
The best months to visit Forest Lake are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Forest Lake receives approximately 921mm of rainfall annually across 105 rainy days.
Forest Lake is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Forest Lake sits at an elevation of 278 m (912 ft) above sea level.