Water Temperature of the Leaf River in Staples, MN

Current Water Temperature

32.0°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 9:00 AM CST

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Leaf River

Station Name: Aldrich 7NE - CSAH29
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,257 feet

Nearest Address:
16101 Wilderness Dr
Staples, MN 56479
Wadena County

GPS Coordinates: 46.4567, -94.8414

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Mustinka River, Wheaton, MN (84.5 mi)
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Red River of the North, Moorehead, MN (93.9 mi)
Red River of the North, Hickson, ND (93.9 mi)
Red River of the North, Fargo, ND (96.2 mi)

Weather for Staples, Minnesota

Current Weather

81.7°F
Sunny
Sunny
83.1°F
86.4°F
69%
NW 12.3 mph
19.1 mph
84.2°F
64.4°F
0 in
0%
8 mi
1012 mbar
0.7

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 93°F
L: 70°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 87°F
L: 63°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 90°F
L: 64°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 92°F
L: 68°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 77°F
L: 57°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.8 μg/m3
PM10: 6.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 127 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 9:07 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 9:45 AM
Moon Transit: 4:29 PM
Moonset: 10:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:56 AM - 5:26 AM
3:59 PM - 6:29 PM

Minor Periods

10:29 PM - 11:59 PM
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:36PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 12:36 PM
Expires: Mon July 20, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particles pollution. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach the Red or Unhealthy category. * WHERE...Northeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Everyone is more likely to be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While heavy smoke retreats across portions of north central and northeastern Minnesota today, heavy smoke is expected to persist across much of northeastern Minnesota through the weekend and into Monday. A separate area of heavy smoke will move across northwestern Minnesota this morning and afternoon. Northwestern Minnesota should see improved air quality by this evening. Additional heavy smoke may move south from Canada this weekend, and the air quality alert may need to be extended into east central and southeastern Minnesota.

Sensitive groups, such as people with lung disease (including asthma), heart disease, and children and older adults, should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. The general public should limit prolonged or heavy exertion. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as outdoor burning, and use of residential wood burning devices. Reduce vehicle trips and vehicle idling as much as possible. Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors.


Friday, July 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
93.4°F
70.2°F
80.2°F
69%
0 in
5%
0%
12.5 mph
8.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.89 μg/m3
PM10: 5.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 81 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 9:07 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 9:45 AM
Moon Transit: 4:29 PM
Moonset: 10:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:56 AM - 5:26 AM
3:59 PM - 6:29 PM

Minor Periods

10:29 PM - 11:59 PM
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
86.6°F
63°F
74.9°F
58%
0 in
3%
0%
10.1 mph
8.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.48 μg/m3
PM10: 6.68 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 124.96 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.25 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:45 AM
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 9:06 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 11:01 AM
Moon Transit: 5:15 PM
Moonset: 11:16 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:42 AM - 6:12 AM
4:45 PM - 7:15 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:31 AM - 12:01 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
90°F
63.5°F
76.7°F
56%
0.01 in
36%
0%
11 mph
8.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.73 μg/m3
PM10: 8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 142.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.5 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:46 AM
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 9:05 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 12:13 AM
Moon Transit: 5:58 PM
Moonset: 12:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 22.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:27 AM - 6:57 AM
5:28 PM - 7:58 PM

Minor Periods

11:43 AM - 1:13 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, July 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
92.1°F
67.8°F
77.3°F
67%
0.25 in
65%
0%
18.1 mph
6.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.47 μg/m3
PM10: 2.63 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 159.96 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 9:04 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 1:23 PM
Moon Transit: 6:42 PM
Moonset: 12:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 32.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:10 AM - 7:40 AM
6:12 PM - 8:42 PM

Minor Periods

12:53 AM - 2:23 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
76.9°F
56.8°F
67.8°F
52%
0 in
2%
0%
20.1 mph
8.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.14 μg/m3
PM10: 3.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 214.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:48 AM
Sun Transit: 1:25 PM
Sunset: 9:03 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 2:33 PM
Moon Transit: 7:26 PM
Moonset: 12:50 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:54 AM - 8:24 AM
6:56 PM - 9:26 PM

Minor Periods

2:03 PM - 3:33 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 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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