Water Temperature of the Dunka River in Babbitt, MN

Current Water Temperature

32.0°F 0.0°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
32.0°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

Measurement Time: Thursday, December 4, 2025, 9:00 AM CST

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Dunka River

Station Name: Babbitt 5ESE
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,522 feet

Nearest Address:
Mining Road
Babbitt, MN 55706
St. Louis County

GPS Coordinates: 47.6661, -91.8589

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Lake Superior, Duluth, MN (55.8 mi)
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Lake Superior, Duluth, MN (58.9 mi)
Duluth Harbor, Duluth, MN (62.5 mi)
Lake Superior, Superior, WI (66 mi)
Bois Brule River, Maple, WI (67.5 mi)
Rainy Lake, Kettle Falls, MN (67.9 mi)

Weather for Babbitt, Minnesota

Current Weather

34°F
Mainly Clear
Conditions: Mainly Clear
Humidity: 89%
Feels Like: 27°F
Wind: N 7.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 20.6 mph
Pressure: 30.09 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 43%
Visibility: 9.1 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Wed
H: 39°F
L: 31°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 31°F
L: 28°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 35°F
L: 26°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 40°F
L: 25°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 40°F
L: 28°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
0.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
56 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
121 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 29m daylight
Sunrise 7:07 AM
Solar Noon 11:51 AM
Sunset 4:36 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 10:00 AM
Transit 1:48 PM
Moonset 5:35 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:52 AM - 3:22 AM
1:18 PM - 3:48 PM

Minor Periods

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
5:05 PM - 6:35 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 35.4°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 19%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 1.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
54.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
125.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 29m daylight
Sunrise 7:07 AM
Solar Noon 11:51 AM
Sunset 4:36 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 10:00 AM
Transit 1:48 PM
Moonset 5:35 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:52 AM - 3:22 AM
1:18 PM - 3:48 PM

Minor Periods

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
5:05 PM - 6:35 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 30°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 9.9 mph
UV Index: 2.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
74.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
110.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 26m daylight
Sunrise 7:08 AM
Solar Noon 11:51 AM
Sunset 4:34 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:54 AM
Transit 2:39 PM
Moonset 6:28 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:44 AM - 4:14 AM
2:09 PM - 4:39 PM

Minor Periods

10:24 AM - 11:54 AM
5:58 PM - 7:28 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 28.4°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
72.7 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
112.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 23m daylight
Sunrise 7:10 AM
Solar Noon 11:51 AM
Sunset 4:33 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:37 AM
Transit 3:30 PM
Moonset 7:28 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:35 AM - 5:05 AM
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Minor Periods

11:07 AM - 12:37 PM
6:58 PM - 8:28 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 29.7°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 4.9 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
65.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
136.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 21m daylight
Sunrise 7:11 AM
Solar Noon 11:51 AM
Sunset 4:32 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 12:11 PM
Transit 4:19 PM
Moonset 8:34 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:25 AM - 5:55 AM
3:49 PM - 6:19 PM

Minor Periods

11:41 AM - 1:11 PM
8:04 PM - 9:34 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 34°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 7.9 mph
UV Index: 2.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
8.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
8.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
56.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
7.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
2.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
152.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 18m daylight
Sunrise 7:13 AM
Solar Noon 11:52 AM
Sunset 4:31 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:37 PM
Transit 5:05 PM
Moonset 9:42 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:12 AM - 6:42 AM
4:35 PM - 7:05 PM

Minor Periods

12:07 PM - 1:37 PM
9:12 PM - 10:42 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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