Water Temperature of the Poplar River in Lutsen, MN

Current Water Temperature

32.0°F 0.0°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
32.0°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: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 8:45 AM CST

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Lake Superior

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Poplar River

Station Name: Lutsen 2WSW
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 738 feet

Nearest Address:
Gitchi-Gami State Trail
Lutsen, MN 55612
Cook County

GPS Coordinates: 47.6403, -90.7108

Nearby Water Temperatures

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Lake Superior, Lake Superior, MI (47.8 mi)
Grand Portage River, Grand Portage, MN (52.6 mi)
Dunka River, Babbitt, MN (53.5 mi)
Dunka River, Babbitt, MN (54 mi)
Partrige River, Babbitt, MN (56.6 mi)
Lake Superior, Two Harbors, MN (62 mi)
Saint Louis River, Hoyt Lakes, MN (62.9 mi)
Knife River, Knife River, MN (69.7 mi)
Chequamegon Bay, Ashland, WI (70.3 mi)
Washington Creek, Windigo, MI (75.2 mi)
Bois Brule River, Maple, WI (77 mi)

Marine Weather for the Poplar River in Lutsen, MN

Marine Weather

Coastal & Marine Conditions
Open-Meteo Marine
0.9ft 0.3 m
Calm / Flat Smooth waters with minimal wave motion.
Wave Period 4.9s
Wave Direction 79° E
Swell Waves
0.9 ft
4.1s • 79° E
Wind Waves / Chop
0.0 ft
0.2s • 347° NNW
High and low tide forecasts are not applicable for freshwater lake stations.

5-Day Marine Wave Forecast

Today
Nov 13
1.5 ft
5.1s • ENE
Sat
Nov 14
0.9 ft
4.8s • E
Sun
Nov 15
1.2 ft
3.4s • S
Mon
Nov 16
2.4 ft
3.9s • SSW
Tue
Nov 17
1.7 ft
3.6s • SSW

Weather for Lutsen, Minnesota

Current Weather

31.8°F
Partly Cloudy
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Humidity: 81%
Feels Like: 25°F
Wind: NNW 5.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 8.3 mph
Pressure: 30.18 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 54%
Visibility: 11.2 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Fri
H: 36°F
L: 28°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 38°F
L: 30°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 41°F
L: 33°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 45°F
L: 36°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 46°F
L: 39°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
0.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
71 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
111 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 23m daylight
Sunrise 7:05 AM
Solar Noon 11:47 AM
Sunset 4:29 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:32 AM
Transit 3:25 PM
Moonset 7:23 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:30 AM - 5:00 AM
2:55 PM - 5:25 PM

Minor Periods

11:02 AM - 12:32 PM
6:53 PM - 8:23 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 31.6°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
75.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
109.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 23m daylight
Sunrise 7:05 AM
Solar Noon 11:47 AM
Sunset 4:29 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:32 AM
Transit 3:25 PM
Moonset 7:23 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:30 AM - 5:00 AM
2:55 PM - 5:25 PM

Minor Periods

11:02 AM - 12:32 PM
6:53 PM - 8:23 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 33.1°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

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

Astronomical

Sun
9h 21m daylight
Sunrise 7:07 AM
Solar Noon 11:47 AM
Sunset 4:28 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 12:06 PM
Transit 4:14 PM
Moonset 8:30 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:20 AM - 5:50 AM
3:44 PM - 6:14 PM

Minor Periods

11:36 AM - 1:06 PM
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 36.5°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.6 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
60.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
133 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 18m daylight
Sunrise 7:08 AM
Solar Noon 11:47 AM
Sunset 4:26 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:33 PM
Transit 5:00 PM
Moonset 9:37 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:07 AM - 6:37 AM
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Minor Periods

12:03 PM - 1:33 PM
9:07 PM - 10:37 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 40.6°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 14.9 mph
UV Index: 1.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
6.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
6.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
51.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
150.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 16m daylight
Sunrise 7:10 AM
Solar Noon 11:47 AM
Sunset 4:25 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 12:54 PM
Transit 5:45 PM
Moonset 10:47 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:53 AM - 7:23 AM
5:15 PM - 7:45 PM

Minor Periods

12:24 PM - 1:54 PM
10:17 PM - 11:47 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 42.6°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 12.6 mph
UV Index: 1.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
5.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
53.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
149.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 13m daylight
Sunrise 7:11 AM
Solar Noon 11:47 AM
Sunset 4:24 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 54%
Moonrise 1:12 PM
Transit 6:28 PM
Moonset 11:56 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:36 AM - 8:06 AM
5:58 PM - 8:28 PM

Minor Periods

12:42 PM - 2:12 PM
11:26 PM - 12:56 AM
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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