NWS, American, European side by side around Lake Forest and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Lake Forest, CA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 85°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 45°F), with roughly 27 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Lake Forest right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Lake Forest climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
61°
46°
Feb
61°
45°
Mar
61°
46°
Apr
68°
50°
May
69°
53°
Jun
75°
57°
Jul
85°
63°
Aug
85°
64°
Sep
82°
62°
Oct
81°
60°
Nov
72°
52°
Dec
68°
50°
Common questions
What's the weather in Lake Forest today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Lake Forest today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Lake Forest today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Lake Forest and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Lake Forest?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Lake Forest forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Lake Forest?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Lake Forest, with average highs around 85°F.
How cold does Lake Forest get?
The coldest month in Lake Forest is Feb, when overnight lows average about 45°F.
How much rain does Lake Forest get?
Lake Forest sees roughly 27 in of precipitation a year, with Feb usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.