This data the coastal Duluth water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Water temperature in Duluth today is 57.2°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Lake Superior near Duluth was recorded in 2021 and was 57°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2012 at 46.9°F. Water temperature in Duluth is expected to drop to 49.5°F in the next 10 days. October average water temperature in Duluth is 52.7°F, the minimum temperature is 41.4°F, and the maximum is 64.9°F.
Throughout the year, the water temperature in Duluth does not rise above 68°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. But on some days of July, August, the water temperature warms up to 68°F and above. The average water temperature in Duluth in winter reaches 34.7°F, in spring 37.2°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 60.8°F, and in autumn it is 52.5°F.
October 16, 2025 |
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today temp |
57.2°F |
October 15, 2025 |
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yesterday temp |
57.7°F |
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Duluth. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Duluth. Data in table shown for October 16, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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0' 9" | 0' 5" | 0' 3" | 0' 2" |
0.22 m | 0.12 m | 0.08 m | 0.06 m |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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0' 2" | 0' 5" | 1' 1" | 1' 1" |
0.06 m | 0.12 m | 0.33 m | 0.32 m |
Data in a table show Duluth temperature today (October 16, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Duluth.
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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52.7°F | 52.9°F | 54°F | 54°F |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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52.9°F | 53.6°F | 54.1°F | 53.8°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Duluth: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly water temperature in Duluth. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Duluth on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
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January | 34°F | 31.3°F | 37.8°F | cold |
Water temperature in Duluth in January | ||||
February | 33.1°F | 31.1°F | 35.4°F | cold |
Water temperature in Duluth in February | ||||
March | 33.4°F | 31.1°F | 41.4°F | cold |
Water temperature in Duluth in March | ||||
April | 36.1°F | 31.6°F | 43.9°F | cold |
Water temperature in Duluth in April | ||||
May | 42.1°F | 34.3°F | 54.9°F | cold |
Water temperature in Duluth in May | ||||
June | 52.9°F | 39.4°F | 65.1°F | cold |
Water temperature in Duluth in June | ||||
July | 64°F | 48.7°F | 74.5°F | cold |
Water temperature in Duluth in July | ||||
August | 65.3°F | 52.3°F | 72°F | cold |
Water temperature in Duluth in August | ||||
September | 61.3°F | 51.4°F | 70.3°F | cold |
Water temperature in Duluth in September | ||||
October | 52.7°F | 41.4°F | 64.9°F | cold |
Water temperature in Duluth in October | ||||
November | 43.7°F | 34.3°F | 52°F | cold |
Water temperature in Duluth in November | ||||
December | 37°F | 31.6°F | 42.8°F | cold |
Water temperature in Duluth in December |