Johnson Lake
- May, Jul–Sep
- best months
Is Johnson Lake open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Chippewa National Forest. It doesn't name Johnson Lake, so check the source for the area it covers.
Emergency Road Closure Notice - FR 2382 (West Pigeon Lake Rd)
Agency closure covering Chippewa National Forest · USFS · Chippewa National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Chippewa National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Johnson Lake is a 26-acre lake near Torrey Township, Minnesota, at about 1,298 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Best time to go · May, Jul–Sep
Best time to visit Johnson Lake
Best months: May and July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
18° / -3°
8 wet
Feb
23° / 1°
7 wet
Mar
37° / 14°
7 wet
Apr
50° / 29°
8 wet
May
65° / 41°
12 wet
Jun
73° / 52°
13 wet
Jul
78° / 57°
12 wet
Aug
76° / 55°
10 wet
Sep
68° / 46°
11 wet
Oct
52° / 34°
10 wet
Nov
36° / 20°
9 wet
Dec
23° / 5°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Pokegama Dam, MN, 14.8 mi away at 1,280 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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