Water Temperature of the Rat Root River in International Falls, MN
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Measurement Time: Thursday, December 29, 2022, 8:45 AM CST
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Station Name: International Falls 8SSE - US Hwy 53
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,112 feet / 339 meters
Nearest Address:
3666 CR-145
International Falls, MN 56649
Koochiching County
GPS Coordinates: 48.4914, -93.3730
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Weather for International Falls, Minnesota
Current Weather

Humidity: 65%
Feels Like: 37.4°F
Wind: NW 9.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 2.7
Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 49°F
L: 35°F

Wed
H: 59°F
L: 34°F

Thu
H: 56°F
L: 43°F

Fri
H: 58°F
L: 45°F

Sat
H: 63°F
L: 41°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 6:40 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 1:02 AM
Moonset: 8:04 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:32 AM - 3:02 AM12:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Minor Periods
6:09 PM - 7:39 PM7:34 AM - 9:04 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Frost Advisory issued October 6 at 9:49PM CDT until October 7 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Mon October 6, 2025, 9:49 PM
Expires: Tue October 7, 2025, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 28 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 possible. * WHERE...Koochiching, North Itasca, Central and North St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek, Nett Lake and, Lake Vermilion areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. This also includes the Boundary Waters western area. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Tuesday. For the Freeze Watch, from Tuesday late evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Watch issued October 6 at 9:49PM CDT until October 8 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Mon October 6, 2025, 9:49 PM
Expires: Tue October 7, 2025, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 28 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 possible. * WHERE...Koochiching, North Itasca, Central and North St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek, Nett Lake and, Lake Vermilion areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. This also includes the Boundary Waters western area. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM CDT Tuesday. For the Freeze Watch, from Tuesday late evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Frost Advisory issued October 7 at 2:30AM CDT until October 7 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Tue October 7, 2025, 2:30 AM
Expires: Tue October 7, 2025, 2:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Koochiching, North Itasca, Central and North St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek, Nett Lake and, Lake Vermilion areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. This also includes the Boundary Waters western area. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM CDT this morning. For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Warning issued October 7 at 2:30AM CDT until October 8 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Tue October 7, 2025, 2:30 AM
Expires: Tue October 7, 2025, 2:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 31 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Koochiching, North Itasca, Central and North St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek, Nett Lake and, Lake Vermilion areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. This also includes the Boundary Waters western area. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 9 AM CDT this morning. For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 42.6°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 6:40 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 1:02 AM
Moonset: 8:04 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:32 AM - 3:02 AM12:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Minor Periods
6:09 PM - 7:39 PM7:34 AM - 9:04 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 46.6°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:38 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 1:55 AM
Moonset: 9:33 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 95.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:25 AM - 3:55 AM1:25 PM - 3:55 PM
Minor Periods
6:31 PM - 8:01 PM9:03 AM - 10:33 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.5°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:36 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 2:52 AM
Moonset: 11:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:22 AM - 4:52 AM2:23 PM - 4:53 PM
Minor Periods
7:01 PM - 8:31 PM10:34 AM - 12:04 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 51.5°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:34 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 3:52 AM
Moonset: 12:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:22 AM - 5:52 AM3:26 PM - 5:56 PM
Minor Periods
7:42 PM - 9:12 PM12:02 AM - 1:32 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.6°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:32 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 4:56 AM
Moonset: 1:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 72.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:26 AM - 6:56 AM4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Minor Periods
8:37 PM - 10:07 PM1:19 PM - 2:49 PM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5