Water Temperature of Lake Superior Near Copper Harbor, MI

Current Water Temperature

40.1°F 4.5°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
40.1°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: Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1:20 PM EST

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Lake Superior

Station Name: EAST SUPERIOR -70 NM NE Marquette, MI
Station Type: Other
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Copper Harbor, MI 49918
Keweenaw County

GPS Coordinates: 47.585, -86.585

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Middle Branch Escanaba River, Humboldt, MI (96.6 mi)
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Falls River, L'Anse, MI (105.2 mi)
Sturgeon River, Pelkie, MI (114.2 mi)
Seul Choix Bay, Port Inland, MI (116.6 mi)
Escanaba River, Cornell, MI (119.6 mi)
Washington Creek, Windigo, MI (121.2 mi)

Weather Near Copper Harbor, Michigan

Current Weather

40.1°F
Patchy rain nearby
Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Humidity: 72%
Feels Like: 28.4°F
Wind: N 30.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 33.4 mph
Pressure: 29.92 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0.3

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 48°F
L: 39°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 41°F
L: 37°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 46°F
L: 39°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
0.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
75 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
127 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 46m daylight
Sunrise 7:36 AM
Solar Noon 12:29 PM
Sunset 5:22 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 11%
Moonrise 3:37 AM
Transit 9:42 AM
Moonset 3:34 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:12 AM - 11:42 AM
9:34 PM - 12:04 AM

Minor Periods

3:07 AM - 4:37 AM
3:04 PM - 4:34 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5

Gale Warning issued November 5 at 11:09AM EST until November 6 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Thu November 5, 2026, 11:09 AM
Expires: Thu November 5, 2026, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 11 to 16 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central and Eastern Lake Superior. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


Thursday, November 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 42.5°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 36.5 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Astronomical

Sun
9h 46m daylight
Sunrise 7:36 AM
Solar Noon 12:29 PM
Sunset 5:22 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 11%
Moonrise 3:37 AM
Transit 9:42 AM
Moonset 3:34 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:12 AM - 11:42 AM
9:34 PM - 12:04 AM

Minor Periods

3:07 AM - 4:37 AM
3:04 PM - 4:34 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 38.5°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 26%
Wind: 24.2 mph
UV Index: 1.7

Astronomical

Sun
9h 43m daylight
Sunrise 7:38 AM
Solar Noon 12:29 PM
Sunset 5:21 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:50 AM
Transit 10:26 AM
Moonset 3:51 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:56 AM - 12:26 PM
10:18 PM - 12:48 AM

Minor Periods

4:20 AM - 5:50 AM
3:21 PM - 4:51 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 42.4°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 8%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 1.6

Astronomical

Sun
9h 40m daylight
Sunrise 7:39 AM
Solar Noon 12:30 PM
Sunset 5:20 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 6:02 AM
Transit 11:10 AM
Moonset 4:09 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:40 AM - 1:10 PM
11:03 PM - 1:33 AM

Minor Periods

5:32 AM - 7:02 AM
3:39 PM - 5:09 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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