Water Temperature of the Rainy River in International Falls, MN
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 8:15 AM CST
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Canada–United States borderStation Name: International Falls (below)
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,073 feet
Nearest Address:
210 Shorewood Dr
International Falls, MN 56649
Koochiching County
GPS Coordinates: 48.5922, -93.4467
Nearby Water Temperatures
Rat Root River, International Falls, MN (7.7 mi)Rainy River, Loman, MN (21.5 mi)
Rainy Lake, Kettle Falls, MN (37.5 mi)
Lake Grace, Taconite, MN (87.8 mi)
Lake Grace, Bovey, MN (89.8 mi)
Mississippi River, Grand Rapids, MN (94 mi)
Dunka River, Babbitt, MN (95.4 mi)
Partrige River, Babbitt, MN (97.2 mi)
Dunka River, Babbitt, MN (97.2 mi)
Kawishiwi River, Ely, MN (99.4 mi)
Saint Louis River, Hoyt Lakes, MN (100.6 mi)
Baptism River, Illgen City, MN (135.3 mi)
Lake Superior, Two Harbors, MN (136.6 mi)
Knife River, Knife River, MN (137.2 mi)
Lake Superior, Duluth, MN (138.1 mi)
Weather for International Falls, Minnesota
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: -18°F
L: -23°F

Fri
H: -8°F
L: -23°F

Sat
H: 0°F
L: -17°F

Sun
H: -4°F
L: -24°F

Mon
H: 11°F
L: -23°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 3:30 PM
Moonset: 9:36 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:09 AM - 4:39 AM3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Minor Periods
9:06 PM - 10:36 PM9:09 AM - 10:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 1:04PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 1:04 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills 40 to 55 degrees below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 degrees below zero possible. * WHERE...Koochiching, North St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake area. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills colder than 50 degrees below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 1:04PM CST until January 23 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 1:04 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills 40 to 55 degrees below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 degrees below zero possible. * WHERE...Koochiching, North St. Louis, and Northern Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake area. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight tonight to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills colder than 50 degrees below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 70 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 3:30 PM
Moonset: 9:36 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:09 AM - 4:39 AM3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Minor Periods
9:06 PM - 10:36 PM9:09 AM - 10:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 4:58 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:53 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Minor Periods
10:23 PM - 11:53 PM9:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 5:01 PM
Moonset: 12:12 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:39 AM - 6:09 AM4:31 PM - 7:01 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:39 AM - 11:09 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:01 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 5:51 PM
Moonset: 12:12 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:27 AM - 6:57 AM5:21 PM - 7:51 PM
Minor Periods
9:57 AM - 11:27 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 6:44 PM
Moonset: 1:34 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:18 AM - 7:48 AM6:14 PM - 8:44 PM
Minor Periods
10:19 AM - 11:49 AM1:04 AM - 2:34 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
