Water Temperature of Lake Superior in Superior, WI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, October 16, 2023, 10:15 AM CDT
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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)
Lake Superior, Duluth, MN (11.5 mi)
Lake Superior, Duluth, MN (12.8 mi)
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: 99%
Feels Like: 61.2°F
Wind: NNE 4.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 9.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 1 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 78°F
L: 58°F

Thu
H: 76°F
L: 53°F

Fri
H: 81°F
L: 68°F

Sat
H: 65°F
L: 60°F

Sun
H: 55°F
L: 49°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 11:06 AM
Moonset: 7:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:36 AM - 1:06 PM
Minor Periods
6:45 PM - 8:15 PM2:13 AM - 3:43 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Wed August 20, 2025, 1:00 AM
Expires: Wed August 20, 2025, 3:00 AM
Areas of locally dense fog will affect areas near the I-35 corridor this morning. Visibilities of 1/2 to 1/4 mile have already been observed, which should persist for a couple of hours. If traveling early this morning, reduce your speed and use low- beam headlights when encountering foggy areas. A Dense Fog Advisory may be needed. Keep updated on the latest forecast for fog development trends.
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Wed August 20, 2025, 1:00 AM
Expires: Wed August 20, 2025, 3:00 AM
Areas of locally dense fog will affect areas near the I-35 corridor this morning. Visibilities of 1/2 to 1/4 mile have already been observed, which should persist for a couple of hours. If traveling early this morning, reduce your speed and use low- beam headlights when encountering foggy areas. A Dense Fog Advisory may be needed. Keep updated on the latest forecast for fog development trends.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 66.2°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 6 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 11:06 AM
Moonset: 7:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:36 AM - 1:06 PM
Minor Periods
6:45 PM - 8:15 PM2:13 AM - 3:43 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 64.4°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 4.7 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:43 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Minor Periods
7:13 PM - 8:43 PM3:31 AM - 5:01 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 72.1°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:06 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 12:50 AM
Moonset: 8:05 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:20 AM - 2:50 PM
Minor Periods
7:35 PM - 9:05 PM4:49 AM - 6:19 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 63°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 17 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 1:35 PM
Moonset: 8:22 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:26 AM - 2:56 AM1:05 PM - 3:35 PM
Minor Periods
7:52 PM - 9:22 PM6:04 AM - 7:34 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 54.8°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 16.3 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:02 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 2:18 PM
Moonset: 8:38 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:10 AM - 3:40 AM1:48 PM - 4:18 PM
Minor Periods
8:08 PM - 9:38 PM7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5