Water Temperature of Lake Superior Near Duluth, MN
Current Water Temperature
Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.
Measurement Time: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 9:30 AM CDT
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Local Points of Interest
McQuade Harbor; Lakewood, MNSponsored Content
Station Name: McQuade Harbor Nearshore, MN
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 587 feet
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Duluth, MN 55804
St. Louis County
GPS Coordinates: 46.86, -91.93
Nearby Water Temperatures
Lake Superior, Duluth, MN (1.4 mi)Lake Superior, Duluth, MN (5.7 mi)
Knife River, Knife River, MN (8.8 mi)
Duluth Harbor, Duluth, MN (9.6 mi)
Lake Superior, Superior, WI (11.5 mi)
Lake Superior, Two Harbors, MN (16.6 mi)
Bois Brule River, Maple, WI (18.8 mi)
St. Louis River, Scanlon, MN (25.5 mi)
Saint Louis River, Hoyt Lakes, MN (43.2 mi)
Baptism River, Illgen City, MN (47.6 mi)
Partrige River, Babbitt, MN (52.5 mi)
Chequamegon Bay, Ashland, WI (52.7 mi)
Namekagon River, Cable, WI (55.5 mi)
Dunka River, Babbitt, MN (55.8 mi)
St. Croix River, Danbury, WI (56.2 mi)
Weather Near Duluth, Minnesota
Current Weather

Humidity: 78%
Feels Like: 40.3°F
Wind: WSW 12.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 29.1 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 50°F
L: 34°F

Sun
H: 52°F
L: 39°F

Mon
H: 54°F
L: 38°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:02 AM - 12:32 PM10:25 PM - 12:55 AM
Minor Periods
4:52 AM - 6:22 AM3:03 PM - 4:33 PM
Small Craft Advisory issued November 7 at 2:40PM CST until November 8 at 4:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Sat November 7, 2026, 2:40 PM
Expires: Sun November 8, 2026, 2:45 AM
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Two Harbors to Duluth MN and Duluth MN to Port Wing WI. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued November 7 at 9:04PM CST until November 8 at 4:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Sat November 7, 2026, 9:04 PM
Expires: Sun November 8, 2026, 9:15 AM
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft. * WHERE...Two Harbors to Duluth MN and Duluth MN to Port Wing WI. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 42.3°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:02 AM - 12:32 PM10:25 PM - 12:55 AM
Minor Periods
4:52 AM - 6:22 AM3:03 PM - 4:33 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 45.5°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:49 AM - 1:19 PM11:12 PM - 1:42 AM
Minor Periods
6:04 AM - 7:34 AM3:25 PM - 4:55 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 45.6°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:02 AM - 2:32 AM11:37 AM - 2:07 PM
Minor Periods
7:15 AM - 8:45 AM3:53 PM - 5:23 PM
