Water Temperature of the St. Louis River in Scanlon, MN
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Measurement Time: Monday, September 15, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT
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Station Name: ST. LOUIS RIVER AT SCANLON, MN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,106 feet / 337 meters
Nearest Address:
W State Rte 61
Scanlon, MN 55720
Carlton County
GPS Coordinates: 46.7032765, -92.4188018
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Weather for Scanlon, Minnesota
Current Weather

Humidity: 66%
Feels Like: 84.7°F
Wind: SE 12.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 14.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 4
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 86°F
L: 57°F

Tue
H: 87°F
L: 67°F

Wed
H: 77°F
L: 65°F

Thu
H: 60°F
L: 56°F

Fri
H: 56°F
L: 52°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 103 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 8:03 AM
Moonset: 4:39 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:33 AM - 10:03 AM7:43 PM - 10:13 PM
Minor Periods
4:09 PM - 5:39 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 4:18AM CDT until September 15 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 4:18 AM
Expires: Mon September 15, 2025, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches. * WHEN...From 1 PM CDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...High wave action can make swimming difficult on days such as this. Incoming waves in rapid succession can tire even an experienced swimmer quickly. Rip currents can move you away from land. To avoid being swept away, swim parallel to the shore to exit a rip current.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 4:18AM CDT until September 15 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 4:18 AM
Expires: Mon September 15, 2025, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches. * WHEN...From 1 PM CDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...High wave action can make swimming difficult on days such as this. Incoming waves in rapid succession can tire even an experienced swimmer quickly. Rip currents can move you away from land. To avoid being swept away, swim parallel to the shore to exit a rip current.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Dense Fog Advisory issued September 15 at 3:24AM CDT until September 15 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 3:24 AM
Expires: Mon September 15, 2025, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Carlton and South St. Louis and Southern Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Douglas County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lowest visibilities are expected around the Twin Ports and North Shore, especially in the higher terrain.
If driving, slow down, use your low-beam headlights and fog lights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 4:18AM CDT until September 15 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 4:18 AM
Expires: Mon September 15, 2025, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches. * WHEN...From 1 PM CDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...High wave action can make swimming difficult on days such as this. Incoming waves in rapid succession can tire even an experienced swimmer quickly. Rip currents can move you away from land. To avoid being swept away, swim parallel to the shore to exit a rip current.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 15 at 4:18AM CDT until September 15 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Mon September 15, 2025, 4:18 AM
Expires: Mon September 15, 2025, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches. * WHEN...From 1 PM CDT this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...High wave action can make swimming difficult on days such as this. Incoming waves in rapid succession can tire even an experienced swimmer quickly. Rip currents can move you away from land. To avoid being swept away, swim parallel to the shore to exit a rip current.
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 69.1°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 8:03 AM
Moonset: 4:39 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:33 AM - 10:03 AM7:43 PM - 10:13 PM
Minor Periods
4:09 PM - 5:39 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.3°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 95 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:18 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 9:02 AM
Moonset: 5:19 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 23.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:32 AM - 11:02 AM8:40 PM - 11:10 PM
Minor Periods
4:49 PM - 6:19 PM12:03 AM - 1:33 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 6.3 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 7:16 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 9:56 AM
Moonset: 5:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:26 AM - 11:56 AM
Minor Periods
5:19 PM - 6:49 PM1:19 AM - 2:49 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 57.5°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:14 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 10:47 AM
Moonset: 6:12 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:17 AM - 12:47 AM
Minor Periods
5:42 PM - 7:12 PM2:36 AM - 4:06 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54.5°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 16.8 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 7:12 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 11:33 AM
Moonset: 6:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:03 AM - 1:33 PM
Minor Periods
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM3:51 AM - 5:21 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5