Water Temperature of Lake Superior in Grand Marais, MN
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, June 8, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT
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Station Name: Grand Marais
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 607 feet
Nearest Address:
2nd Street
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Cook County
GPS Coordinates: 47.7517, -90.3283
Nearby Water Temperatures
Grand Marais Harbor, Grand Marais, MN (0.6 mi)Poplar River, Lutsen, MN (19.4 mi)
Grand Portage River, Grand Portage, MN (33.3 mi)
Lake Superior, Lake Superior, MI (38.1 mi)
Baptism River, Illgen City, MN (49.7 mi)
Washington Creek, Windigo, MI (56.1 mi)
Kawishiwi River, Ely, MN (57.2 mi)
Dunka River, Babbitt, MN (71.4 mi)
Dunka River, Babbitt, MN (71.7 mi)
Partrige River, Babbitt, MN (74.9 mi)
Lake Superior, Two Harbors, MN (80.5 mi)
Chequamegon Bay, Ashland, WI (81.7 mi)
Saint Louis River, Hoyt Lakes, MN (81.9 mi)
Lake Superior, Calumet, MI (86.9 mi)
Presque Isle River, Tula, MI (87.2 mi)
Weather for Grand Marais, Minnesota
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 65°F
L: 54°F

Thu
H: 60°F
L: 50°F

Fri
H: 60°F
L: 49°F

Sat
H: 62°F
L: 48°F

Sun
H: 62°F
L: 45°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:59 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 8:41 AM
Moonset: 3:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:11 AM - 10:41 AM8:33 PM - 11:03 PM
Minor Periods
3:16 PM - 4:46 PM1:23 AM - 2:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Dense Fog Advisory issued June 9 at 5:25PM CDT until June 10 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Tue June 9, 2026, 5:25 PM
Expires: Wed June 10, 2026, 5:30 AM
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Carlton and South St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Douglas County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Grand Portage Reservation and the Fond du Lac Band. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mainly around Lake Superior.
If driving, slow down, use your low-beam headlights and fog lights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 2:44PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Tue June 9, 2026, 2:44 PM
Expires: Wed June 10, 2026, 7:00 AM
Severe thunderstorms are expected to affect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on Wednesday. Several rounds of storms are possible early Wednesday morning between 3 to 8 AM and another round Wednesday afternoon and evening after 2pm. The storms may produce damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, frequent cloud- to- ground lightning, and locally heavy rainfall. Now is the time to prepare in case thunderstorms threaten. Campers should take extra precautions now in order to secure campsites and make a plan in case of severe weather. For strong winds, try to keep your tent away from large or decayed trees. For large hail, use your well-tied down canoe or tent for shelter. For lightning, sit on your personal floatation devices or sleeping pads and avoid putting your tent on top of exposed tree roots to minimize your risk. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for updates and possible warnings.
Dense Fog Advisory issued June 10 at 12:56AM CDT until June 10 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Wed June 10, 2026, 12:56 AM
Expires: Wed June 10, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Carlton and South St. Louis, Southern Cook and Southern Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Grand Portage Reservation, the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the Bad River Reservation. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mainly around Lake Superior and near the Twin Ports.
If driving, slow down, use your low-beam headlights and fog lights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.29 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 8:59 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 8:41 AM
Moonset: 3:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:11 AM - 10:41 AM8:33 PM - 11:03 PM
Minor Periods
3:16 PM - 4:46 PM1:23 AM - 2:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 9:00 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 9:31 AM
Moonset: 5:10 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:26 PM - 11:56 PM9:01 AM - 11:31 AM
Minor Periods
4:40 PM - 6:10 PM1:43 AM - 3:13 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.21 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 9:00 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 10:27 AM
Moonset: 6:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:57 AM - 12:27 AM
Minor Periods
6:07 PM - 7:37 PM2:07 AM - 3:37 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 9:01 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 11:29 AM
Moonset: 8:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:59 AM - 1:29 PM
Minor Periods
7:34 PM - 9:04 PM2:39 AM - 4:09 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 9:01 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 12:35 AM
Moonset: 9:21 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:05 AM - 2:35 PM
Minor Periods
8:51 PM - 10:21 PM3:25 AM - 4:55 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
