Cloquet, Minnesota Weather
Cloquet, Minnesota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Cloquet, Carlton County.
Full aviation weather for Cloquet is published on the Cloquet Carlton County Airport (KCOQ) page, 4 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of Cloquet have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Cloquet: Duluth International Airport (KDLH) 24 km · Richard I Bong Memorial Airport (KSUW) 28 km · Sky Harbor Airport (KDYT) 32 km · Moose Lake Carlton County Airport (KMZH) 43 km
Conditions reported at KCOQ describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Cloquet specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Cloquet.
About Cloquet, Minnesota
Cloquet rests amidst the rolling terrain of Carlton County, a landscape shaped by the persistent whisper of boreal winds and the deep, dark veins of the St. Louis River. It lies 16.8 miles west of Superior, WI (from Superior, WI: bearing 270°T), and is situated 4.7 miles west-north-west of Esko. Pine trees, their needles a vibrant, insistent green against the often-grey sky, dominate the horizon, their scent a constant companion that mingles with the crisp, cool air. The land here is a study in subtle contrasts: the soft, yielding moss underfoot in the shaded woods, the rough, sun-warmed bark of ancient trees, and the broad, shimmering sweep of the river as it meanders through the heart of the region. The very light seems to possess a unique quality, particularly as dusk settles, painting the western sky in hues of bruised plum and fading rose, a quiet benediction upon the day. The history of Cloquet is inextricably linked to the mighty flow of timber that once defined its existence, a legacy still palpable in the sturdy architecture and the enduring spirit of its people. The great logging era left an indelible mark, fostering a robust economy built on the bounty of the surrounding forests, and though the industry has evolved, the echoes of those industrious years resonate in the town's character. Today, a diversified economy thrives, with manufacturing and healthcare playing significant roles, yet the connection to the land remains profound. The presence of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa adds a rich cultural dimension, their traditions and history interwoven with the very fabric of this northern Minnesota place, a quiet strength that endures.
Live animated radar for Cloquet and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Cloquet, Carlton County, Minnesota |
| Coordinates | 46.72161°N, 92.459357°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 55720 |
| Area Code | 218 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cloquet, Minnesota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cloquet, Minnesota, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Cloquet includes coordinates 46.721610°N, 92.459357°W, situated in Carlton County. ZIP code 55720. Telephone area code: 218. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
