Local weather forecast

Weather in Carlton, MN

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 55718

Overcast
Now58°F

Overcast

High / Low63° / 52°
Rain chance52%
Wind12 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Beach Hazards Statement issued September 26 at 1:40AM CDT until September 26 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected along the Lake Superior shoreline due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Minnesota Park Point and Wisconsin Point Beaches. * WHEN...From noon CDT today through this evening. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening waves and rip currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls.

Safety instructions

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Dense Fog Advisory issued September 26 at 4:56AM CDT until September 26 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Visibility less than a quarter mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Carlton and South St. Louis County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dense fog is ongoing for areas in the Twin Ports on top of the Hill and other areas further inland.

Safety instructions

If driving, slow down, use your low-beam headlights and fog lights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast58°17% rain
12 PMOvercast62°10% rain
1 PMOvercast63°10% rain
2 PMOvercast63°10% rain
3 PMOvercast62°10% rain
4 PMOvercast60°10% rain
5 PMOvercast59°11% rain
6 PMOvercast58°11% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby55°14% rain
8 PMOvercast56°18% rain
9 PMLight drizzle54°48% rain
10 PMLight drizzle53°43% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
63° 52°Overcast
Rain 52%Gust 12 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
68° 53°Overcast
Rain 29%Gust 6 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Mist
70° 56°Mist
Rain 17%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity66%
Pressure30.14 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind12 mph SE
Wind gusts22 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:01 AM
Sunset07:00 PM
Moonrise06:45 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 63°F
Coolest hour10 PM · 53°F
Highest rain chance9 PM · 48%
Strongest gusts6 PM · 25 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 48%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 12 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

63°F, 10% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 25 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 58°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 48%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Carlton

Minnesota has a strongly continental climate with warm summers, very cold winters and large seasonal temperature swings. Thunderstorms are common in the warm season.

Carlton is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 46.66°N latitude and 92.42°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Carlton weather today

Overcast and 58°F in Carlton, MN. Today's high is 63°F with a 52% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 22 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 30.14 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Carlton

Sunrise is at 07:01 AM and sunset is at 07:00 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 68°F and a low near 53°F. The maximum rain chance is 29%.

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