This data the coastal Knife River 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 Knife River today is 60.1°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in the Lake Superior near Knife River was recorded in 2023 and was 67.1°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2019 at 48.9°F. Water temperature in Knife River is expected to be constant 60.1°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Knife River is 59.9°F, the minimum temperature is 47.5°F, and the maximum is 67.1°F.
Throughout the year, the water temperature in Knife River 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 Knife River in winter reaches 35.8°F, in spring 35.4°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 56.5°F, and in autumn it is 52°F.
September 5, 2025 |
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today temp |
60.1°F |
September 4, 2025 |
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yesterday temp |
62.6°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 Knife River. 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 Knife River. Data in table shown for September 6, 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' 6" | 0' 4" | 1' 0" | 1' 4" |
0.14 m | 0.09 m | 0.3 m | 0.4 m |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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1' 8" | 1' 10" | 1' 8" | 1' 3" |
0.52 m | 0.56 m | 0.52 m | 0.38 m |
Data in a table show Knife River temperature today (September 6, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Knife River.
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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45.1°F | 45.1°F | 45.9°F | 47.3°F |
12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
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49.3°F | 51.4°F | 52.5°F | 51.8°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Knife River: Sunrise and Sunset
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly water temperature in Knife River. 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 Knife River 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 | 35.4°F | 31.3°F | 39°F | cold |
Water temperature in Knife River in January | ||||
February | 33.6°F | 30.9°F | 36.5°F | cold |
Water temperature in Knife River in February | ||||
March | 33.6°F | 30.9°F | 42.3°F | cold |
Water temperature in Knife River in March | ||||
April | 34.9°F | 31.3°F | 39.2°F | cold |
Water temperature in Knife River in April | ||||
May | 37.9°F | 32.9°F | 48.9°F | cold |
Water temperature in Knife River in May | ||||
June | 45.9°F | 35.8°F | 64.9°F | cold |
Water temperature in Knife River in June | ||||
July | 60.1°F | 41.4°F | 74.5°F | cold |
Water temperature in Knife River in July | ||||
August | 63.7°F | 48.2°F | 71.6°F | cold |
Water temperature in Knife River in August | ||||
September | 59.9°F | 47.5°F | 67.1°F | cold |
Water temperature in Knife River in September | ||||
October | 52.2°F | 43.3°F | 62.8°F | cold |
Water temperature in Knife River in October | ||||
November | 44.1°F | 38.3°F | 53.2°F | cold |
Water temperature in Knife River in November | ||||
December | 38.5°F | 32.7°F | 43.7°F | cold |
Water temperature in Knife River in December |