Weather forecast for todayForest Lake, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 1:42 pm CDT

  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 8mphSSW 210°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Dewpoint: 34°F
  • Pressure: 30.47"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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In Forest Lake, at the moment, the sun dominates the sky, creating a bright and refreshing ambiance.
The temperature is a moderate 55.4°F, while the felt air temperature is a similar 53.6°F. The current temperature is nearly at the maximum of today's anticipated 57.2°F.

Saturday Oct 17, 2026

  • 57°F
  • 39°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 224°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:07 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:07 pm CDT
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Today, in Forest Lake, sunshine is forecasted under mostly clear skies.
The expected temperature range extends from a high of a refreshing 57.2°F to a low of an icy 39.2°F.
Today's maximum temperature is expected to reflect the standard October high of 59.5°F.
Sunrise was at 7:07 am and sunset will be at 6:07 pm; the daylight will last for 11h and 0min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest period: 2 pm - 4 pm 55°C.
Coldest period: 10 pm - 11 pm 43°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 6 pm - 11 pm 1%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 2 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 224°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 3 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 224°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.45"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 4 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 224°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 5 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 9mphSW 224°
  • Humidity: 43%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 7mphSW 218°
  • Humidity: 50%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:07 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 48°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 213°
  • Humidity: 53%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 8 pm
  • 46°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSW 214°
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 9 pm
  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 5mphSW 214°
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
  • ▼
  • 10 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSW 215°
  • Humidity: 65%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 11 pm
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 6mphSSW 211°
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Pressure: 30.42"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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For the rest of Saturday, primarily bright and sunny weather is anticipated.
The temperature will be between a maximum of 55.4°F and a minimum of 42.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Today, the high temperature will be resembling October's average. The minimum temperature today will be more close to November's average low of 33.1°F than October's average of 45.3°F.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 18:42:19 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (1:42 pm CDT) is 55.4°F.

On Saturday, sunshine will likely continue with scattered clouds at most.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 57.2°F, while the minimum temperature will be 39.2°F.
Today, the highest temperature will be in line with the average maximum temperature in October. Today, the lowest temperature will be relatively lower than the average low temperature.

On Saturday, in Forest Lake, sunrise was at 7:07 am and sunset will be at 6:07 pm (CDT).

Today, the daylight will last for 11h and 0min.