Water Temperature of the Leaf River in Staples, 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: 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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Mississippi River, Grand Rapids, MN (82.2 mi)
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Mustinka River, Wheaton, MN (84.5 mi)
Lake Grace, Bovey, MN (87.1 mi)
Lake Grace, Taconite, MN (91.4 mi)
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

26.2°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 88%
Feels Like: 19.6°F
Wind: SSE 4.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.2 mph
Pressure: 30.24 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 12%
Visibility: 8.9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 47°F
L: 22°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 50°F
L: 33°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 52°F
L: 42°F
Light Drizzle
Wed
H: 54°F
L: 44°F
Light Drizzle
Thu
H: 51°F
L: 42°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
18 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
18.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
37 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
8.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
172 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 25m daylight
Sunrise 7:21 AM
Solar Noon 12:04 PM
Sunset 4:46 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:45 PM
Transit 5:17 PM
Moonset 9:59 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:24 AM - 6:54 AM
4:47 PM - 7:17 PM

Minor Periods

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
9:29 PM - 10:59 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 33.3°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 12.4 mph
UV Index: 2.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
11.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
12.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
42.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
151.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 25m daylight
Sunrise 7:21 AM
Solar Noon 12:04 PM
Sunset 4:46 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:45 PM
Transit 5:17 PM
Moonset 9:59 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:24 AM - 6:54 AM
4:47 PM - 7:17 PM

Minor Periods

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
9:29 PM - 10:59 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 41.4°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 2.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
5.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
46.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
142.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 23m daylight
Sunrise 7:23 AM
Solar Noon 12:04 PM
Sunset 4:45 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 1:07 PM
Transit 6:02 PM
Moonset 11:07 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:10 AM - 7:40 AM
5:32 PM - 8:02 PM

Minor Periods

12:37 PM - 2:07 PM
10:37 PM - 12:07 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 46.8°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 15.3 mph
UV Index: 2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
52.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
136.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 20m daylight
Sunrise 7:24 AM
Solar Noon 12:04 PM
Sunset 4:44 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 54%
Moonrise 1:26 PM
Transit 6:45 PM
Moonset 1:51 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:53 AM - 8:23 AM
6:15 PM - 8:45 PM

Minor Periods

1:21 AM - 2:51 AM
12:56 PM - 2:26 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 49.8°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Chance of Rain: 12%
Wind: 15.6 mph
UV Index: 2.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
5.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
57.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
144.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 18m daylight
Sunrise 7:25 AM
Solar Noon 12:04 PM
Sunset 4:43 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 65%
Moonrise 1:43 PM
Transit 7:27 PM
Moonset 12:15 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:36 AM - 9:06 AM
6:57 PM - 9:27 PM

Minor Periods

1:13 PM - 2:43 PM
11:45 PM - 1:15 AM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Thursday, November 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 46.6°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Chance of Rain: 16%
Wind: 18.2 mph
UV Index: 0.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
36.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
177.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 16m daylight
Sunrise 7:27 AM
Solar Noon 12:04 PM
Sunset 4:42 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous • 75%
Moonrise 2:00 PM
Transit 8:14 PM
Moonset 1:24 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:19 AM - 9:49 AM
7:44 PM - 10:14 PM

Minor Periods

12:54 AM - 2:24 AM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
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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