Water Temperature of the Leaf River in Staples, MN
Current Water Temperature
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

Mon
H: 95°F
L: 57°F

Tue
H: 83°F
L: 59°F

Wed
H: 82°F
L: 60°F

Thu
H: 79°F
L: 51°F

Fri
H: 84°F
L: 55°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 60 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:58 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 9:23 PM
Moonset: 2:50 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:52 AM - 10:22 AM8:53 PM - 11:23 PM
Minor Periods
2:58 PM - 4:28 PM2:20 AM - 3:50 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 11:01AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 11:01 AM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 8:00 PM
Relative humidity values will drop to around or below 25 percent from southern Beltrami Count through Wadena county. SOuthwest winds shifting to the west later in the afternoon and evening will generally range from 10 to 15 mph, with periodic gusts around 20 mph. Near critical fire weather conditions are expected for the afternoon and early evening hours. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. For more information on burning restrictions for Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 11:19AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Mon May 25, 2026, 11:19 AM
Expires: Mon May 25, 2026, 8:00 PM
Dry conditions with relative humidity values between 20 and 30 percent will lead to near-critical fire weather conditions today. Southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph are forecast. 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 Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:58 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 9:23 PM
Moonset: 2:50 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:52 AM - 10:22 AM8:53 PM - 11:23 PM
Minor Periods
2:58 PM - 4:28 PM2:20 AM - 3:50 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:59 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 10:04 PM
Moonset: 3:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:34 AM - 11:04 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:07 PM - 5:37 PM2:35 AM - 4:05 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 9:00 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 10:47 PM
Moonset: 3:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:16 AM - 11:46 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:14 PM - 6:44 PM2:52 AM - 4:22 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 9:01 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 11:32 PM
Moonset: 3:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:59 AM - 12:29 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:23 PM - 7:53 PM3:11 AM - 4:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 9:02 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Minor Periods
7:31 PM - 9:01 PM3:33 AM - 5:03 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
