Sunfish Lake, Minnesota

Lake Small residential city centered around a private lake

A small, affluent residential suburb south of Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Sunfish Lake centers on large private properties, wooded lots and a namesake lake; it has limited public tourist infrastructure and few typical visitor attractions.

Sunfish Lake, Minnesota
44.8756, -93.0980

How to Get to Sunfish Lake, Minnesota #

Located in Dakota County, near the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region; access is primarily from local roads and often through private or community entrances-check permissions before visiting.

Tips for Visiting Sunfish Lake, Minnesota #

  • Check access and private‑road rules before driving; some lakeside properties in Minnesota have restricted access points.
  • Visit in late spring for migratory bird activity along the shores and in the surrounding woodlands.

Best Time to Visit Sunfish Lake, Minnesota #

Late spring and summer are best for access and wildlife viewing; winter offers ice fishing possibilities if safe.

Late Spring-Summer
May-September · 10-25°C
Warm months are best for boating and lakeside activities; mosquitoes can be present in early summer.

Weather & Climate near Sunfish Lake, Minnesota #

Climate

Sunfish Lake, Minnesota's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (752 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-16° -6°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -12°C. The driest month with just 19 mm.

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-12° -2°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (108 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 29°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-12° -3°

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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