Water Temperature of the Knife River in Knife River, MN
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 1:43 AM CDT
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Local Points of Interest
Knife River Park; Two Harbors, MN; Lake SuperiorStation Name: KNIFE RIVER NEAR TWO HARBORS, MN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 640 feet
Nearest Address:
MN-61 N
Knife River, MN 55609
Lake County
GPS Coordinates: 46.94688005, -91.7924013
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Weather for Knife River, Minnesota
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 87°F
L: 62°F

Thu
H: 73°F
L: 60°F

Fri
H: 71°F
L: 57°F

Sat
H: 87°F
L: 60°F

Sun
H: 86°F
L: 58°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:58 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 2:35 PM
Moonset: 10:06 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:22 AM - 3:52 AM2:05 PM - 4:35 PM
Minor Periods
9:36 PM - 11:06 PM6:17 AM - 7:47 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 11:32AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 11:32 AM
Expires: Thu July 16, 2026, 12:15 PM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Sawyer, Washburn. * WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI (24-hour average) is expected to reach the Unhealthy (Red) to Very Unhealthy (Purple) level. Hazardous (Maroon) NowCast AQI (1-hour average) will be possible. * WHERE...Statewide. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday until noon Thursday.
For Very Unhealthy (Purple) AQI: Sensitive groups: Avoid all physical activity outdoors. Reschedule to a time when air quality is better or move activities indoors. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick- relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone else: Limit outdoor physical activity. Go indoors if you have symptoms. For Unhealthy (Red) AQI: Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick- relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms. Additional Details: THIS ADVISORY WILL BE RE-EVALUATED THURSDAY MORNING AND WILL LIKELY BE EXTENDED FOR AT LEAST SOME PORTION OF THE STATE BEYOND NOON THURSDAY. Smoke from wildfires in Minnesota and Ontario will enter northern WI between 8 p.m. and midnight Tuesday night. The heaviest smoke impacts, including the potential for Hazardous (Maroon) NowCast AQI, are expected across northwest Wisconsin, especially in communities along Lake Superior. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:58 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 2:35 PM
Moonset: 10:06 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:22 AM - 3:52 AM2:05 PM - 4:35 PM
Minor Periods
9:36 PM - 11:06 PM6:17 AM - 7:47 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 3:28 PM
Moonset: 10:29 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:18 AM - 4:48 AM2:58 PM - 5:28 PM
Minor Periods
9:59 PM - 11:29 PM7:42 AM - 9:12 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.21 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 4:17 PM
Moonset: 10:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:08 AM - 5:38 AM3:47 PM - 6:17 PM
Minor Periods
10:17 PM - 11:47 PM9:01 AM - 10:31 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:56 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 5:02 PM
Moonset: 11:03 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:55 AM - 6:25 AM4:32 PM - 7:02 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:18 AM - 11:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 8:55 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 5:46 PM
Moonset: 12:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 22.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:39 AM - 7:09 AM5:16 PM - 7:46 PM
Minor Periods
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
