Water Temperature of the Leaf River in Staples, MN
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Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 9:00 AM CST
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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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Weather for Staples, Minnesota
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: -11°F
L: -27°F

Sat
H: -2°F
L: -17°F

Sun
H: 5°F
L: -11°F

Mon
H: 9°F
L: -12°F

Tue
H: 7°F
L: -5°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 60 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:57 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Minor Periods
10:27 PM - 11:57 PM9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 3:31AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:31 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 3:31AM CST until January 23 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:31 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 9:53AM CST until January 23 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:53 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Plan to limit time outside. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make precautions to mitigate impacts to livestock. Carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 9:53AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:53 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Wadena, East Otter Tail, Grant, West Otter Tail, and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, Ransom, Richland, and Sargent Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Plan to limit time outside. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make precautions to mitigate impacts to livestock. Carry a winter survival kit in your vehicle.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 2:43AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:43 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:45 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 40 to 50 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Douglas, Pope, and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 2:43AM CST until January 24 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:43 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:45 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 40 to 50 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below expected. * WHERE...Benton, Morrison, Stearns, Todd, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Douglas, Pope, and Stevens Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon CST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon today to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 11:46AM CST until January 24 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:46 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 35 below expected today. Air temperatures of 25 to 30 below zero expected tonight. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Benton, Morrison, Todd, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Douglas Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Polk, Rusk, Chippewa, Dunn, Eau Claire, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 2:43AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:43 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 2:45 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 45 to near 60 degrees below zero. * WHERE...Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Koochiching, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis, Cook and Lake Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band, the Grand Portage Reservation, the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake, Big Sandy Lake, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Nett Lake, Deer Creek and, Lake Vermilion areas. Other locations including Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...Until noon CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 degrees below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 3:31AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:31 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:45 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 9:53AM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:53 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...Until noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:57 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Minor Periods
10:27 PM - 11:57 PM9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 5:07 PM
Moonset: 12:14 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:34 AM - 6:04 AM4:37 PM - 7:07 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:48 AM - 11:18 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 5:56 PM
Moonset: 12:14 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:21 AM - 6:51 AM5:26 PM - 7:56 PM
Minor Periods
10:08 AM - 11:38 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 6:50 PM
Moonset: 1:33 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:12 AM - 7:42 AM6:20 PM - 8:50 PM
Minor Periods
10:32 AM - 12:02 AM1:03 AM - 2:33 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 7:48 PM
Moonset: 2:56 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:08 AM - 8:38 AM7:18 PM - 9:48 PM
Minor Periods
11:04 AM - 12:34 AM2:26 AM - 3:56 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
