Forest Lake 5NE Weather Records (USC00212881)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Forest Lake 5NE (USC00212881), Minnesota, United States, with 69 years of record.
Key Facts for Forest Lake 5NE
- Forest Lake 5NE (USC00212881) is a weather station in Minnesota, United States at 45.33 latitude and -92.90 longitude, 276 m (905 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1958 to 2026, 69 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Forest Lake 5NE still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Forest Lake 5NE set a daily record high maximum temperature of 30.0 C (86.0 F) on 12 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Minnesota, United States, 45.33 latitude, -92.90 longitude.
- Elevation: 276 m (905 ft).
- Period of record: 1958 to 2026, 69 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
12 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13.9 C (57.0 F) | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) | 6.1 C (43.0 F) | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| Feb | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| Mar | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| Apr | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -16.7 C (1.9 F) | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| May | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| Jun | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) |
| Jul | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 12.2 C (54.0 F) |
| Aug | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) |
| Sep | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -3.9 C (25.0 F) | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | 2.2 C (36.0 F) |
| Oct | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -10.6 C (12.9 F) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) |
| Nov | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 2 |
| 1959 | 34 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1962 | 33 |
| 1963 | 28 |
| 1964 | 25 |
| 1965 | 47 |
| 1966 | 30 |
| 1967 | 29 |
| 1968 | 31 |
| 1969 | 22 |
| 1970 | 20 |
| 1971 | 24 |
| 1972 | 36 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 20 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 31 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 40 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 34 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 13 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-11-01 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 41.1 cm (16.2 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jun: 165.1 mm (6.5 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) | 18 January 1996 |
| Feb | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 12 February 1984 |
| Mar | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) | 16 March 2016 |
| Apr | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) | 1 April 2023 |
| May | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) | 24 May 2012 |
| Jun | 165.1 mm (6.5 in) | 1 June 1965 |
| Jul | 106.9 mm (4.2 in) | 24 July 2016 |
| Aug | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | 27 August 1960 |
| Sep | 105.7 mm (4.2 in) | 21 September 2018 |
| Oct | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) | 5 October 2005 |
| Nov | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) | 1 November 1991 |
| Dec | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) | 28 December 1982 |
Period of Record Coverage
1958 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 83 | 23% | No |
| 1959 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 353 | 96% | Yes |
| 1961 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1962 | 357 | 98% | Yes |
| 1963 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1964 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 356 | 98% | Yes |
| 1967 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 335 | 92% | Yes |
| 1969 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1975 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1978 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 361 | 99% | Yes |
| 1982 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1983 | 351 | 96% | Yes |
| 1984 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1986 | 270 | 74% | No |
| 1987 | 360 | 99% | Yes |
| 1988 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1989 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 1994 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 25 | 7% | No |
| 2019 | 74 | 20% | No |
| 2020 | 362 | 99% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2023 | 354 | 97% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 281 | 77% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 October 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily high max (Provisional) | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 11 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 October 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | monthly high max (Tie, Provisional) | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | tie | 3 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 August 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily low max | 18.3 C (64.9 F) | 4.5 C (8.1 F) | 60 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 30 June 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily high min | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 56 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 June 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily low max | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 29 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 May 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily high max | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 28 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 May 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily low max | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 47 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 May 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily low max | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 45 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 May 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily low min (Tie) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | tie | 49 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 April 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily high max | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 36 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 March 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily high max | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 19 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 March 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily high max | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 6.7 C (12.1 F) | 32 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 March 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily low min (Tie) | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) | tie | 59 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 March 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily high min | 3.3 C (37.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 57 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 February 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily rain | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 51 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 February 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily high max (Tie) | 11.1 C (52.0 F) | tie | 3 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 February 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily high max (Tie) | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | tie | 15 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 January 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily low max | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) | 2.7 C (4.9 F) | 44 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 January 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily low min | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 54 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 January 2026 | Forest Lake 5NE, US | daily low max | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 60 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
61 complete years, 1959 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 6.5 C | -0.74 C |
| 1961 | 7.4 C | +0.19 C |
| 1963 | 7.4 C | +0.23 C |
| 1964 | 7.0 C | -0.19 C |
| 1965 | 5.4 C | -1.82 C |
| 1966 | 5.6 C | -1.64 C |
| 1967 | 5.5 C | -1.66 C |
| 1969 | 5.9 C | -1.28 C |
| 1970 | 5.7 C | -1.51 C |
| 1971 | 5.9 C | -1.29 C |
| 1972 | 4.8 C | -2.44 C |
| 1973 | 7.3 C | +0.06 C |
| 1974 | 6.4 C | -0.84 C |
| 1975 | 6.3 C | -0.93 C |
| 1976 | 6.3 C | -0.94 C |
| 1977 | 6.8 C | -0.40 C |
| 1978 | 5.7 C | -1.47 C |
| 1979 | 5.1 C | -2.05 C |
| 1980 | 6.5 C | -0.69 C |
| 1981 | 7.2 C | -0.04 C |
| 1982 | 5.9 C | -1.34 C |
| 1983 | 6.9 C | -0.27 C |
| 1984 | 6.9 C | -0.31 C |
| 1985 | 5.8 C | -1.39 C |
| 1987 | 10.0 C | +2.79 C |
| 1988 | 7.9 C | +0.75 C |
| 1989 | 6.7 C | -0.52 C |
| 1990 | 8.7 C | +1.51 C |
| 1991 | 8.0 C | +0.79 C |
| 1992 | 7.7 C | +0.48 C |
| 1993 | 6.7 C | -0.48 C |
| 1994 | 7.8 C | +0.58 C |
| 1995 | 7.5 C | +0.29 C |
| 1996 | 6.1 C | -1.13 C |
| 1997 | 7.6 C | +0.45 C |
| 1998 | 10.2 C | +2.97 C |
| 1999 | 9.4 C | +2.22 C |
| 2000 | 8.4 C | +1.19 C |
| 2001 | 9.1 C | +1.90 C |
| 2002 | 8.5 C | +1.32 C |
| 2003 | 8.1 C | +0.94 C |
| 2004 | 7.9 C | +0.71 C |
| 2005 | 8.1 C | +0.95 C |
| 2006 | 8.7 C | +1.48 C |
| 2007 | 7.7 C | +0.50 C |
| 2008 | 5.9 C | -1.25 C |
| 2009 | 6.5 C | -0.73 C |
| 2010 | 7.8 C | +0.57 C |
| 2011 | 7.5 C | +0.28 C |
| 2012 | 9.3 C | +2.10 C |
| 2013 | 6.0 C | -1.18 C |
| 2014 | 5.3 C | -1.89 C |
| 2015 | 8.2 C | +0.99 C |
| 2016 | 8.8 C | +1.65 C |
| 2017 | 7.9 C | +0.72 C |
| 2020 | 7.2 C | -0.01 C |
| 2021 | 7.8 C | +0.65 C |
| 2022 | 5.8 C | -1.43 C |
| 2023 | 8.0 C | +0.77 C |
| 2024 | 8.9 C | +1.68 C |
| 2025 | 7.4 C | +0.19 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.3 C (0.1 to 0.5) per decade over 1959 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.5 F (0.3 to 0.8) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 61 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.3 C (0.1 to 0.5) per decade | 0.5 F (0.3 to 0.8) per decade | 1959 to 2025 | 61 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.5 C (0.3 to 0.6) per decade | 0.8 F (0.5 to 1.2) per decade | 1959 to 2025 | 61 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.15 C (0.00 to 0.29) per decade | 0.27 F (0.01 to 0.53) per decade | 1959 to 2025 | 61 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1958 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 40.0 C (104.0 F) | 1988 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) | 69 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) | 1977 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) | 69 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 165.1 mm (6.5 in) | 1965 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) | 69 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 199.9 mm (7.9 in) | 1960 | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) | 69 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 57 days | 2002 | 24 days | 69 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
| 1959 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1960 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1961 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1962 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1963 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1964 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1965 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1966 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1967 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1968 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1969 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1970 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1971 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1972 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1973 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1974 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1975 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1976 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1977 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1978 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1979 | 31.1 C (88.0 F) |
| 1980 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1981 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1982 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 1983 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1984 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
| 1985 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1986 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 1987 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1988 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1989 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1990 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1991 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1992 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1993 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1994 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1995 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1996 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1997 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 1998 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1999 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2000 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2001 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2002 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2003 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2004 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2005 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2006 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2007 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2008 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2009 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 2010 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2011 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2012 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2013 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2014 | 33.3 C (91.9 F) |
| 2015 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2016 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2017 | 34.4 C (93.9 F) |
| 2018 | 8.3 C (46.9 F) |
| 2019 | 19.4 C (66.9 F) |
| 2020 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2021 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2022 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2023 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 2024 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2025 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 2026 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1958 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1959 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1960 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1961 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 1962 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1963 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1964 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1965 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1966 | -35.6 C (-32.1 F) |
| 1967 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1968 | -35.0 C (-31.0 F) |
| 1969 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1970 | -37.2 C (-35.0 F) |
| 1971 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1972 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1973 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1974 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 1975 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1976 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1977 | -38.9 C (-38.0 F) |
| 1978 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1979 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1980 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 1981 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1982 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1983 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 1984 | -34.4 C (-29.9 F) |
| 1985 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 1986 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 1987 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1988 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 1989 | -33.3 C (-27.9 F) |
| 1990 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 1991 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1992 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 1993 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1994 | -36.1 C (-33.0 F) |
| 1995 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1996 | -38.3 C (-36.9 F) |
| 1997 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1998 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1999 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2000 | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) |
| 2001 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2002 | -22.2 C (-8.0 F) |
| 2003 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2004 | -32.8 C (-27.0 F) |
| 2005 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2006 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 2007 | -30.6 C (-23.1 F) |
| 2008 | -27.8 C (-18.0 F) |
| 2009 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 2010 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 2011 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 2012 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 2013 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 2014 | -32.2 C (-26.0 F) |
| 2015 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2016 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 2017 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 2018 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 2019 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 2020 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 2021 | -33.9 C (-29.0 F) |
| 2022 | -31.1 C (-24.0 F) |
| 2023 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 2024 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 2025 | -30.0 C (-22.0 F) |
| 2026 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1959 | 66.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1960 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1961 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1962 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1963 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1964 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1965 | 165.1 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1966 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1967 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1968 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1969 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1970 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1971 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1972 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1973 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1974 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1975 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1976 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1977 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1978 | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1979 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1980 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1981 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1982 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1983 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1984 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1985 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1986 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1987 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1988 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1989 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1990 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1991 | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1992 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1993 | 75.7 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1994 | 101.3 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1995 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1996 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1997 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1998 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1999 | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2000 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2001 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2002 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2003 | 101.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2004 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2005 | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2006 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2007 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2008 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2009 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2010 | 98.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2011 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2012 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2013 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2014 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2015 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2016 | 106.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2017 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2018 | 105.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2019 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2020 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2021 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2022 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2023 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2024 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2025 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2026 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 16.7 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1959 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1960 | 199.9 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1961 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1962 | 64.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1963 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1964 | 54.7 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1965 | 180.1 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1966 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1967 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1968 | 83.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1969 | 34.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1970 | 101.5 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1971 | 80.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1972 | 71.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1973 | 114.4 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1974 | 90.6 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1975 | 115.5 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1976 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1977 | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1978 | 123.1 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1979 | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1980 | 125.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1981 | 110.3 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1982 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1983 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1984 | 135.0 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1985 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1986 | 122.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1987 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1988 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1989 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1990 | 108.9 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1991 | 103.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1992 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1993 | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1994 | 114.2 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1995 | 89.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1996 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1997 | 121.5 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1998 | 92.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1999 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2000 | 138.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2001 | 112.4 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2002 | 122.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2003 | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2004 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2005 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2006 | 89.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2007 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2008 | 52.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2009 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2010 | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2011 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2012 | 141.5 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2013 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2014 | 106.1 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2015 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2016 | 153.9 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2017 | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2018 | 44.3 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2019 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2020 | 63.3 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2021 | 47.1 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2022 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2023 | 117.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2024 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2025 | 75.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2026 | 53.2 mm (2.1 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 16 days |
| 1959 | 44 days |
| 1960 | 28 days |
| 1961 | 45 days |
| 1962 | 28 days |
| 1963 | 28 days |
| 1964 | 37 days |
| 1965 | 22 days |
| 1966 | 26 days |
| 1967 | 35 days |
| 1968 | 28 days |
| 1969 | 24 days |
| 1970 | 18 days |
| 1971 | 25 days |
| 1972 | 20 days |
| 1973 | 25 days |
| 1974 | 22 days |
| 1975 | 20 days |
| 1976 | 37 days |
| 1977 | 18 days |
| 1978 | 28 days |
| 1979 | 24 days |
| 1980 | 33 days |
| 1981 | 25 days |
| 1982 | 26 days |
| 1983 | 18 days |
| 1984 | 25 days |
| 1985 | 23 days |
| 1986 | 21 days |
| 1987 | 22 days |
| 1988 | 27 days |
| 1989 | 18 days |
| 1990 | 26 days |
| 1991 | 17 days |
| 1992 | 18 days |
| 1993 | 14 days |
| 1994 | 18 days |
| 1995 | 23 days |
| 1996 | 20 days |
| 1997 | 25 days |
| 1998 | 20 days |
| 1999 | 24 days |
| 2000 | 29 days |
| 2001 | 25 days |
| 2002 | 57 days |
| 2003 | 25 days |
| 2004 | 20 days |
| 2005 | 18 days |
| 2006 | 24 days |
| 2007 | 43 days |
| 2008 | 21 days |
| 2009 | 27 days |
| 2010 | 29 days |
| 2011 | 19 days |
| 2012 | 26 days |
| 2013 | 18 days |
| 2014 | 18 days |
| 2015 | 20 days |
| 2016 | 19 days |
| 2017 | 19 days |
| 2018 | 11 days |
| 2019 | 17 days |
| 2020 | 31 days |
| 2021 | 20 days |
| 2022 | 17 days |
| 2023 | 34 days |
| 2024 | 26 days |
| 2025 | 24 days |
| 2026 | 16 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
61 years with a frostAcross 61 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Forest Lake 5NE falls on 2 May and the median first autumn frost on 7 October, which leaves a median of 158 days between them.
In 1994 to 2025 the median growing season was 160 days. That is 2 days more than in 1959 to 1992.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +1.5 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1959 to 1992) | Recent period (1994 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 2 May | 2 May | 2 May | no change | -0.5 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 7 October | 6 October | 8 October | 2 days later | +1.1 days per decade |
| Growing days | 158 days | 158 days | 160 days | 2 days more | +1.5 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
64 years, 1959 to 2025A day with at least 59.3 mm (2.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 136.8 mm (5.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 59.3 mm (2.3 in) | |
| 5 years | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 94.9 mm (3.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 112.2 mm (4.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 124.6 mm (4.9 in) | |
| 100 years | 136.8 mm (5.4 in) | Longer than the 64 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 64 years of values from 1959 to 2025.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 165.1 mm (6.5 in) in 1965; 106.9 mm (4.2 in) in 2016; 103.1 mm (4.1 in) in 1978.
Station Changes
2 suspected2 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Forest Lake 5NE, at 1987 and 2004. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1987 ran 0.6 C (1.0 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 2004 ran 0.6 C (1.1 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +0.6 | +1.0 | likely | 5 |
| 2004 | -0.6 | -1.1 | likely | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
Climate Twins
2009 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2009 to 2025, Forest Lake 5NE had a mean temperature of 7.5 C (45.5 F) and 811.2 mm (31.9 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Winona (United States, 175 km away), Storm Lake (United States, 350 km away) and Decorah (United States, 242 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winona | United States | 175 km (109 mi) | 7.3 C (45.1 F) | 853.9 mm (33.6 in) | 0.64 |
| Storm Lake | United States | 350 km (217 mi) | 7.4 C (45.2 F) | 791.7 mm (31.2 in) | 0.71 |
| Decorah | United States | 242 km (150 mi) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | 810.1 mm (31.9 in) | 0.74 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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