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Lake Forest Climate

Lake Forest is a city in United States (CA) with a population of about 82,492. Its average annual temperature is 17.6°C (64°F), with roughly 349 mm of rain per year.

17.6°C

Avg Temp

349

Precip (mm/yr)

Aug

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month


Lake Forest Climate

Lake Forest has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F) and receives about 349 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

17.6°C

Avg Temp

349

Precip (mm/yr)

Aug

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Lake Forest — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January13° / 56°72 mm
February14° / 57°72 mm
March14° / 58°69 mm
April16° / 61°22 mm
May18° / 64°6 mm
June20° / 68°2 mm
July22° / 72°1 mm
August23° / 73°3 mm
September22° / 72°9 mm
October20° / 67°9 mm
November16° / 60°35 mm
December13° / 56°49 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Lake Forest

The most comfortable months to visit Lake Forest are typically June, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near 7°C low). January is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Lake Forest are typically June, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Lake Forest, United States has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C and about 349 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.

In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Lake Forest average about 29°C (84°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.