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

Thu
H: 79°F
L: 45°F

Fri
H: 74°F
L: 52°F

Sat
H: 65°F
L: 48°F

Sun
H: 59°F
L: 43°F

Mon
H: 58°F
L: 48°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 81 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:46 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 11:11 AM
Moonset: 6:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:41 AM - 1:11 PM
Minor Periods
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM3:42 AM - 5:12 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 2:22PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 2:22 PM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 9:00 PM
The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, Hubbard and Wadena. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. 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.
Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 8:33PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 8:33 PM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 9:00 PM
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, Hubbard and Wadena. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. 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.
Fire Weather Watch issued May 14 at 3:31AM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 3:31 AM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 9:00 PM
* AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Lake Of The Woods, North Beltrami, South Beltrami, Hubbard and Wadena. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. 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 2:03AM CDT by NWS Grand Forks ND
Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 2:03 AM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 4:00 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 morning and afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of around 25 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 Minnesota, see www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html.
Special Weather Statement issued May 14 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 7:00 AM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM
Relative humidity values will drop to 25 to 30 percent range this afternoon. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to up to 35 mph are forecast. The winds combined with the low humidity and dry fuels will bring another day of near-critical fire weather conditions. Any fire that does develop has the potential to quickly spread. Check burning restrictions and fire danger levels and consult with fire officials 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: 3.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:46 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 11:11 AM
Moonset: 6:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:41 AM - 1:11 PM
Minor Periods
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM3:42 AM - 5:12 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:47 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 12:06 AM
Moonset: 7:56 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:36 AM - 2:06 PM
Minor Periods
7:26 PM - 8:56 PM4:05 AM - 5:35 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:48 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 1:05 PM
Moonset: 9:23 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:35 AM - 3:05 PM
Minor Periods
8:53 PM - 10:23 PM4:35 AM - 6:05 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:49 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 2:10 PM
Moonset: 10:46 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:27 AM - 2:57 AM1:40 PM - 4:10 PM
Minor Periods
10:16 PM - 11:46 PM5:15 AM - 6:45 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 8:50 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 3:17 PM
Moonset: 11:55 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:33 AM - 4:03 AM2:47 PM - 5:17 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:10 AM - 7:40 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
