Water Temperature of the Kawishiwi River in Ely, MN
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, December 28, 2025, 9:15 AM CST
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Fall Lake Township; Superior National Forest; Boundary Waters Canoe Area WildernessSponsored Content
Station Name: Ely 14E
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,480 feet
Nearest Address:
Ely, MN 55731
Lake County
GPS Coordinates: 47.9228, -91.535
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Weather for Ely, Minnesota
Current Weather
Humidity: 74%
Heat Index: 2.8°F
Feels Like: -14.4°F
Wind: NNW 7.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 20 mph
Wind Chill: -14.4°F
Dew Point: -14.4°F
Chance of Precipitation: 10%
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 10 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 5°F
L: -1°F

Tue
H: 24°F
L: 4°F

Wed
H: 1°F
L: -10°F

Thu
H: -0°F
L: -12°F

Fri
H: 3°F
L: -8°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 4:22 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 7:49 PM
Moonset: 2:16 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 73.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:39 AM - 9:09 AM7:19 PM - 9:49 PM
Minor Periods
11:47 AM - 1:17 PM1:46 AM - 3:16 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Wind Advisory issued December 28 at 1:17PM CST until December 29 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 1:17 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Lake County. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 28 at 1:14PM CST until December 29 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 1:14 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Southern Lake County. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds could lead to a period of localized whiteout conditions for several hours this evening.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 28 at 9:22PM CST until December 29 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 9:22 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 3:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Southern Lake County. * WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds could lead to a period of localized whiteout conditions for several hours this evening.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit www.511mn.org for Minnesota road information.
Wind Advisory issued December 28 at 9:20PM CST until December 29 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 9:20 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 9:30 AM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Lake County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Expect areas of rapid visibility reductions from blowing snow Sunday afternoon and overnight. In areas where temperatures are near or below freezing, the fog could result in icy roads, sidewalks, and other surfaces.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 1:30AM CST until December 29 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 1:30 AM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Southern Lake County. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Expect areas of visibility reductions from blowing snow.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
High Wind Warning issued December 28 at 1:17PM CST until December 29 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 1:17 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Cook County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect areas of rapid visibility reductions from blowing snow Sunday overnight.
Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
High Wind Warning issued December 28 at 9:20PM CST until December 29 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 9:20 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 9:30 AM
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Cook County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
High Wind Warning issued December 29 at 1:30AM CST until December 29 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 1:30 AM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Southern Cook County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect areas of visibility reductions from blowing snow.
Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 3.1°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 16.3 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 4:22 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 7:49 PM
Moonset: 2:16 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 73.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:39 AM - 9:09 AM7:19 PM - 9:49 PM
Minor Periods
11:47 AM - 1:17 PM1:46 AM - 3:16 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 13.9°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 13.4 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 4:23 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 8:46 PM
Moonset: 3:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:34 AM - 10:04 AM8:16 PM - 10:46 PM
Minor Periods
12:13 AM - 1:43 PM3:11 AM - 4:41 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: -2.8°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:09 AM
Sunset: 4:23 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 9:49 PM
Moonset: 5:08 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:34 AM - 11:04 AM9:19 PM - 11:49 PM
Minor Periods
12:48 AM - 2:18 PM4:38 AM - 6:08 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: -7.3°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:09 AM
Sunset: 4:24 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 10:55 PM
Moonset: 6:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:39 AM - 12:09 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:39 PM - 3:09 PM6:02 AM - 7:32 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: -4.8°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:10 AM
Sunset: 4:25 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:43 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:46 AM - 1:16 PM
Minor Periods
2:46 PM - 4:16 PM7:13 AM - 8:43 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
