Water Temperature of the St. Louis River in Scanlon, MN
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, May 14, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
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Local Points of Interest
Cloquet, MN; Knife Island CampgroundStation Name: ST. LOUIS RIVER AT SCANLON, MN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,106 feet
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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 80°F
L: 41°F

Fri
H: 76°F
L: 55°F

Sat
H: 72°F
L: 50°F

Sun
H: 47°F
L: 40°F

Mon
H: 67°F
L: 43°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 11:01 AM
Moonset: 6:20 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:31 AM - 1:01 PM
Minor Periods
5:50 PM - 7:20 PM3:31 AM - 5:01 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Fire Weather Watch issued May 14 at 1:40AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 1:40 AM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Koochiching, Itasca, South and Central St. Louis, Cass, Itasca, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Carlton and Pine. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 11:25AM CDT until May 14 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 11:25 AM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 11:30 PM
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 5 PM CDT this afternoon. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, North St. Louis, Central St. Louis, Carlton and South St. Louis and Pine. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Red Flag Warning issued May 14 at 11:25AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 11:25 AM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 11:30 PM
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 5 PM CDT this afternoon. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from noon to 9 PM CDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, North St. Louis, Central St. Louis, Carlton and South St. Louis and Pine. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Fire Weather Watch issued May 14 at 1:40AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 1:40 AM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM
* AFFECTED AREA...In Wisconsin, Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, Iron, Burnett, Washburn and Sawyer. * WINDS...Southwest 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Special Weather Statement issued May 14 at 11:41AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 11:41 AM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 7:00 PM
Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. South winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35 mph are forecast for this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 30 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, see apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 11:01 AM
Moonset: 6:20 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:31 AM - 1:01 PM
Minor Periods
5:50 PM - 7:20 PM3:31 AM - 5:01 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 11:56 AM
Moonset: 7:46 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:26 AM - 1:56 PM
Minor Periods
7:16 PM - 8:46 PM3:55 AM - 5:25 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 12:55 AM
Moonset: 9:14 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:25 AM - 2:55 PM
Minor Periods
8:44 PM - 10:14 PM4:24 AM - 5:54 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 2:00 PM
Moonset: 10:37 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:37 AM - 3:07 AM1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Minor Periods
10:07 PM - 11:37 PM5:04 AM - 6:34 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 3:07 PM
Moonset: 11:46 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:43 AM - 4:13 AM2:37 PM - 5:07 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM5:58 AM - 7:28 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
