Weather for Taconite, Minnesota
Current Weather
Humidity: 30%
Feels Like: 56.8°F
Wind: S 6.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 7.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 3.2
Five Day Weather Forecast
Wed
H: 60°F
L: 25°F
Thu
H: 55°F
L: 39°F
Fri
H: 59°F
L: 49°F
Sat
H: 64°F
L: 41°F
Sun
H: 59°F
L: 45°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:39 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 1:55 AM
Moonset: 9:29 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 95.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:25 AM - 3:55 AM1:25 PM - 3:55 PM
Minor Periods
6:35 PM - 8:05 PM8:59 AM - 10:29 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued October 8 at 4:26AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 4:26 AM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 4:00 PM
Dry conditions will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. South winds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts of 15 to 20 mph are forecast for this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 28 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.
Freeze Warning issued October 8 at 4:00AM CDT until October 8 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Effective: Wed October 8, 2025, 4:00 AM
Expires: Wed October 8, 2025, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Crow Wing, Aitkin, Pine, Koochiching, Cass, Itasca, Carlton, St. Louis, Cook and Lake Counties. In Wisconsin, Price, Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn Counties. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation, the Red Cliff Band, the northwestern area of the Lac du Flambeau Band, the Grand Portage Reservation, the St. Croix Band in Burnett County, the Bad River Reservation, the Fond du Lac Band, the Mille Lacs Band, East Lake, Big Sandy Lake, Hinckley and, Lena Lake areas and the Bois Forte Band, Deer Creek, Nett Lake and, Lake Vermilion areas. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Madeline Island and Voyageurs National Park. The entire Boundary Waters is also included. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread below-freezing temperatures are expected to bring an end to the growing season, with many locations forecast to see low temperatures dip into the 20s.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 40.5°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:39 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 1:55 AM
Moonset: 9:29 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 95.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:25 AM - 3:55 AM1:25 PM - 3:55 PM
Minor Periods
6:35 PM - 8:05 PM8:59 AM - 10:29 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 48.9°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 0.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:37 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 2:52 AM
Moonset: 10:58 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:22 AM - 4:52 AM2:23 PM - 4:53 PM
Minor Periods
7:06 PM - 8:36 PM10:28 AM - 11:58 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 53.9°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:35 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 3:52 AM
Moonset: 12:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:22 AM - 5:52 AM3:26 PM - 5:56 PM
Minor Periods
7:49 PM - 9:19 PM11:55 AM - 1:25 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:33 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 4:56 AM
Moonset: 1:41 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 72.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:26 AM - 6:56 AM4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Minor Periods
8:44 PM - 10:14 PM1:11 PM - 2:41 PM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.5°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:31 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 6:00 AM
Moonset: 2:43 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 62.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:30 AM - 8:00 AM5:32 PM - 8:02 PM
Minor Periods
9:54 PM - 11:24 PM2:13 PM - 3:43 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5