Lake Superior Weather Forecast
Lake Superior weather: 53°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Lake Superior is a lake in Minnesota. Lake Superior is a lake known as the largest freshwater lake by area.
Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Lake Superior with overcast. It feels like 44°F. Today runs from 50°F to 54°F. Chance of precipitation is 13%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Lake Superior is August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 60°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 16°F.
Nearby highlights include Isle Royale National Park, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Tettegouche State Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 54°F is 3.1°F above the 51°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Lake Superior today at 8.6/10. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Lake Superior right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:51 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Lake Superior
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 50° | 13% | 24 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 45° | 44% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 45° / 38° | 1% | 23 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 46° / 40° | 30% · 0,0 in | 27 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 46° | 39% · 0,1 in | 26 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 51° / 45° | 15% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 46° / 43° | 32% | 17 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light showers | 48° / 45° | 34% · 0,4 in | 20 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 46° | 39% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 47° / 46° | 19% | 21 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 46° / 43° | 14% | 22 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 46° / 45° | 23% · 0,0 in | 23 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 45° / 39° | 23% · 0,0 in | 34 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 47° / 41° | 19% | 29 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 47° / 41° | 26% · 0,2 in | 29 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 42° / 37° | 24% · 0,0 in | 35 mph | 1 |
Climate in Lake Superior month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 16° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 28° | 20° | 2,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 31° | 24° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 36° | 31° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 41° | 36° | 2,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 45° | 39° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 53° | 47° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 60° | 56° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 59° | 55° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 51° | 46° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 39° | 34° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 31° | 24° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Lake Superior
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Lake Superior
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Lake Superior
Go in August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Explore Lake Superior
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Superior?
Lake Superior is a lake in Minnesota. Its coordinates are 47.7, -87.5. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Lake Superior right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 75% and wind is 19 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lake Superior?
August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Superior, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Superior in?
Lake Superior observes America/Detroit (UTC-04:00). The local time is 1:51 PM.
What are the top things to do in Lake Superior?
Popular options include Isle Royale National Park, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Tettegouche State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 1:51 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
