Water Temperature of Lake Superior in Superior, WI
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Measurement Time: Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 7:15 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Lake Superior Estuarium; Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR); Barkers Island Beach; Duluth, MNSponsored Content
Station Name: Superior
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 587 feet / 179 meters
Nearest Address:
182 Marina Dr
Superior, WI 54880
Douglas County
GPS Coordinates: 46.7217, -92.0635
Nearby Water Temperatures
Duluth Harbor, Duluth, MN (4.0 mi)Lake Superior, Duluth, MN (10.9 mi)
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St. Louis River, Scanlon, MN (16.9 mi)
Knife River, Knife River, MN (20.2 mi)
Bois Brule River, Maple, WI (21.9 mi)
Lake Superior, Two Harbors, MN (27.8 mi)
St. Croix River, Danbury, WI (45.5 mi)
Namekagon River, Cable, WI (51.6 mi)
Saint Louis River, Hoyt Lakes, MN (52.5 mi)
Chequamegon Bay, Ashland, WI (56.9 mi)
Baptism River, Illgen City, MN (58.9 mi)
Partrige River, Babbitt, MN (62.4 mi)
Dunka River, Babbitt, MN (66.0 mi)
Weather for Superior, Wisconsin
Current Weather

Humidity: 71%
Feels Like: 10°F
Wind: NNW 12.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 16.8 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 25°F
L: 9°F

Mon
H: 22°F
L: 13°F

Tue
H: 28°F
L: 16°F

Wed
H: 22°F
L: 3°F

Thu
H: 18°F
L: 2°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:57 AM
Sunset: 4:23 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 8:18 PM
Moonset: 1:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:48 PM - 10:18 PM
Minor Periods
1:08 PM - 2:38 PM1:25 AM - 2:55 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 29 at 3:01PM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 3:01 PM
Expires: Sun November 30, 2025, 3:15 AM
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches with the highest amounts in the higher terrain. * WHERE...Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Red Cliff Band and the Bad River Reservation. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A quick moving lake effect snow band is expected to move across the South Shore beginning early this evening through the overnight hours. Snowfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour and total snow accumulations over 6 inches are possible.
Lake effect snow bands and showers are expected to create conditions ranging from locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Use caution while traveling, especially along Highway 2 and State Route 13 on the South Shore. Lake effect snow bands are expected to create conditions ranging from locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 29 at 7:45PM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 7:45 PM
Expires: Sun November 30, 2025, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches with the highest amounts in the higher terrain. * WHERE...Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, and Iron Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band and the Bad River Reservation. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Madeline Island. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A quick moving lake effect snow band is expected to move across the South Shore beginning early this evening through the overnight hours. Snowfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour and total snow accumulations over 6 inches are possible.
Lake effect snow bands and showers are expected to create conditions ranging from locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Use caution while traveling, especially along Highway 2 and State Route 13 on the South Shore. Lake effect snow bands are expected to create conditions ranging from locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 29 at 3:01PM CST until November 30 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Sat November 29, 2025, 3:01 PM
Expires: Sun November 30, 2025, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Carlton and South St. Louis Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Fond du Lac Band. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Localized whiteout conditions are possible due to falling and blowing snow creating visibility around 1/4 mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow bands will push across the Twin Ports and down the St. Louis River Valley through this evening. Localized snowfall amounts in excess of 3 inches are possible, especially in higher terrain.
Lake effect snow bands and showers are expected to create conditions ranging from locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 22.5°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 13.6 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:57 AM
Sunset: 4:23 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 8:18 PM
Moonset: 1:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:48 PM - 10:18 PM
Minor Periods
1:08 PM - 2:38 PM1:25 AM - 2:55 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 17.5°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:57 AM
Sunset: 4:22 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 9:09 PM
Moonset: 3:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:56 AM - 10:26 AM8:39 PM - 11:09 PM
Minor Periods
1:29 PM - 2:59 PM2:45 AM - 4:15 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 23.2°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:57 AM
Sunset: 4:22 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 10:06 PM
Moonset: 4:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:50 AM - 11:20 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:53 PM - 3:23 PM4:10 AM - 5:40 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 16.6°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:58 AM
Sunset: 4:21 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 11:08 PM
Moonset: 6:08 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:49 AM - 12:19 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:26 PM - 3:56 PM5:38 AM - 7:08 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 7.3°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:58 AM
Sunset: 4:21 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:36 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:53 AM - 1:23 PM
Minor Periods
3:10 PM - 4:40 PM7:06 AM - 8:36 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
