Water Temperature of Lake Superior Near Lake Superior, MI

Current Water Temperature

45.1°F 7.3°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
45.1°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

Measurement Time: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:10 PM EST

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Lake Superior

Station Name: WEST SUPERIOR - 30NM NE of Outer Island, WI
Station Type: Other
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 587 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Lake Superior, MI

GPS Coordinates: 47.335, -89.793

Nearby Water Temperatures

Lake Superior, Grand Marais, MN (38.1 mi)
Grand Marais Harbor, Grand Marais, MN (38.4 mi)
Grand Portage River, Grand Portage, MN (43.7 mi)
Poplar River, Lutsen, MN (47.8 mi)
Washington Creek, Windigo, MI (50.5 mi)
West Branch Ontonagon River, Bergland, MI (52.9 mi)
Presque Isle River, Tula, MI (54.4 mi)
Lake Superior, Calumet, MI (55.7 mi)
Pilgrim River, Houghton, MI (60.8 mi)
Baptism River, Illgen City, MN (65.9 mi)
Sturgeon River, Pelkie, MI (67.9 mi)
Keweenaw Bay, Jacobsville, MI (70.3 mi)
Chequamegon Bay, Ashland, WI (70.5 mi)
Bad River, Ashland, WI (72.4 mi)
Tyler Forks River, Mellen, WI (75.1 mi)

Marine Weather for Lake Superior Near Lake Superior, MI

Marine Weather

Coastal & Marine Conditions
Open-Meteo Marine
3.7ft 1.1 m
Moderate Chop Noticeable waves and spray. Small craft exercise standard caution.
Wave Period 4.7s
Wave Direction 38° NE
Swell Waves
2.2 ft
4.8s • 61° ENE
Wind Waves / Chop
2.8 ft
3.6s • 24° NNE
High and low tide forecasts are not applicable for freshwater lake stations.

5-Day Marine Wave Forecast

Today
Nov 13
3.7 ft
4.7s • NE
Sat
Nov 14
1.9 ft
4.4s • NE
Sun
Nov 15
1.9 ft
3s • W
Mon
Nov 16
3.7 ft
4.3s • SW
Tue
Nov 17
3.8 ft
4.4s • SW

Weather Near Lake Superior, Michigan

Current Weather

32°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 66%
Feels Like: 19.9°F
Wind: NNE 16.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 17.6 mph
Pressure: 30.21 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 16.8 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Light Drizzle
Fri
H: 36°F
L: 31°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 38°F
L: 35°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 43°F
L: 38°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 45°F
L: 41°F
Mainly Sunny
Tue
H: 46°F
L: 42°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
0.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
81 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
110 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 25m daylight
Sunrise 8:01 AM
Solar Noon 12:43 PM
Sunset 5:25 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 12:27 PM
Transit 4:21 PM
Moonset 8:22 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:26 AM - 5:56 AM
3:51 PM - 6:21 PM

Minor Periods

11:57 AM - 1:27 PM
7:52 PM - 9:22 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 33.1°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 4%
Wind: 18.4 mph
UV Index: 1.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
77.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
110.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 25m daylight
Sunrise 8:01 AM
Solar Noon 12:43 PM
Sunset 5:25 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 12:27 PM
Transit 4:21 PM
Moonset 8:22 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:26 AM - 5:56 AM
3:51 PM - 6:21 PM

Minor Periods

11:57 AM - 1:27 PM
7:52 PM - 9:22 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 36.5°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 16.3 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
73.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
112.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 22m daylight
Sunrise 8:02 AM
Solar Noon 12:43 PM
Sunset 5:24 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 1:01 PM
Transit 5:10 PM
Moonset 9:27 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:16 AM - 6:46 AM
4:40 PM - 7:10 PM

Minor Periods

12:31 PM - 2:01 PM
8:57 PM - 10:27 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 39.7°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 16.7 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
65.7 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
126.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 19m daylight
Sunrise 8:04 AM
Solar Noon 12:43 PM
Sunset 5:23 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 1:27 PM
Transit 5:57 PM
Moonset 10:35 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:04 AM - 7:34 AM
5:27 PM - 7:57 PM

Minor Periods

12:57 PM - 2:27 PM
10:05 PM - 11:35 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 42.3°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 24.7 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
60 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
138.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 17m daylight
Sunrise 8:05 AM
Solar Noon 12:44 PM
Sunset 5:22 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 1:49 PM
Transit 6:41 PM
Moonset 11:43 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:49 AM - 8:19 AM
6:11 PM - 8:41 PM

Minor Periods

1:19 PM - 2:49 PM
11:13 PM - 12:43 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Mainly Sunny
Average Temperature: 43.7°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 24.7 mph
UV Index: 2.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
62.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
166.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 14m daylight
Sunrise 8:07 AM
Solar Noon 12:44 PM
Sunset 5:21 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 54%
Moonrise 2:07 PM
Transit 7:24 PM
Moonset 2:33 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:32 AM - 9:02 AM
6:54 PM - 9:24 PM

Minor Periods

2:03 AM - 3:33 AM
1:37 PM - 3:07 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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