May weather forecast
Forest Lake, MN

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Forest Lake, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 47.7°F (8.7°C) and 65.1°F (18.4°C).

Temperature

The onset of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) in April to an enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C). Forest Lake experiences an average nighttime temperature of 47.7°F (8.7°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Forest Lake is 74%.

Rainfall

In Forest Lake, during May, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Forest Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.2 days and collects up to 21.46" (545mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Forest Lake. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Forest Lake aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.9 snowfall days, and 22.28" (566mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Forest Lake, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:52 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Forest Lake, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May translates into the following guidance:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Forest Lake?

In Forest Lake, 65.1°F (18.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 47.7°F (8.7°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Forest Lake?

The average relative humidity in May in Forest Lake, Minnesota, is 74%.

How much does it rain in Forest Lake in May?

In Forest Lake, in May, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Forest Lake?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Forest Lake. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Forest Lake aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Forest Lake?

The average day length in May in Forest Lake, Minnesota, is 14h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Forest Lake?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:52 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Forest Lake?

The average sunshine duration in May in Forest Lake is 8.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Forest Lake?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Forest Lake, MN

Average temperature in May - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Forest Lake, MN

Average pressure in May - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Forest Lake, MN

Average wind speed in May - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Forest Lake, MN

Average humidity in May - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Forest Lake, MN

Average rainfall in May - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in May
Forest Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in May - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Forest Lake, MN

Average snowfall in May - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Forest Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in May - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Forest Lake, MN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Forest Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in May - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Forest Lake, MN

Average UV index in May - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Forest Lake, MN

Average cloud cover in May - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Forest Lake, MN

Average visibility in May - Forest Lake, MN
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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