Water Temperature of the Dunka River in Babbitt, MN
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, December 4, 2025, 9:00 AM CST
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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
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Baptism River, Illgen City, MN (38.2 mi)
Lake Superior, Two Harbors, MN (45.7 mi)
Knife River, Knife River, MN (49.8 mi)
Poplar River, Lutsen, MN (53.5 mi)
Lake Superior, Duluth, MN (55.8 mi)
Lake Superior, Duluth, MN (55.8 mi)
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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 74°F
L: 53°F

Mon
H: 77°F
L: 50°F

Tue
H: 79°F
L: 49°F

Wed
H: 78°F
L: 55°F

Thu
H: 69°F
L: 55°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 12:56 AM
Moonset: 4:48 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:26 AM - 2:56 AM12:35 AM - 3:05 PM
Minor Periods
9:32 PM - 11:02 PM4:18 AM - 5:48 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 1:18AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Sun May 31, 2026, 1:18 AM
Expires: Sun May 31, 2026, 10:00 AM
Dry conditions with relative humidity values between 15 and 25 percent are forecast for this afternoon into early evening for portions of northeast Minnesota including the Iron Range, Arrowhead and areas north towards the International Border. Southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph and gusts of 10-15 mph are forecast. Together, these conditions may cause fires to spread. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 30 at 12:08AM CDT until May 30 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Sat May 30, 2026, 12:08 AM
Expires: Sat May 30, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches. * WHEN...From 6 AM CDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening waves and rip currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 12:56 AM
Moonset: 4:48 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:26 AM - 2:56 AM12:35 AM - 3:05 PM
Minor Periods
9:32 PM - 11:02 PM4:18 AM - 5:48 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:58 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 1:46 AM
Moonset: 5:31 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:16 AM - 3:46 AM1:27 PM - 3:57 PM
Minor Periods
10:24 PM - 11:54 PM5:01 AM - 6:31 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.21 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 8:59 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 2:38 AM
Moonset: 6:25 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 91.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:08 AM - 4:38 AM2:18 PM - 4:48 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM5:55 AM - 7:25 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 9:00 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 3:29 AM
Moonset: 7:27 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 84.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:59 AM - 5:29 AM3:08 PM - 5:38 PM
Minor Periods
6:57 AM - 8:27 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.13 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 9:00 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 4:18 AM
Moonset: 8:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 75.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:48 AM - 6:18 AM3:56 PM - 6:26 PM
Minor Periods
8:05 AM - 9:35 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
