Water Temperature of Lake Huron Near Alpena, MI

Current Water Temperature

44.2°F 6.8°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
44.2°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

Measurement Time: Monday, November 17, 2025, 3:30 PM EST

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Lake Huron

Station Name: NORTH HURON - 32NM Northeast of Alpena, MI
Station Type: Other
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Alpena, MI 49707
Alpena County

GPS Coordinates: 45.351, -82.84

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North Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (88.7 mi)
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Weather Near Alpena, Michigan

Current Weather

41.3°F
Patchy rain nearby
Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Humidity: 81%
Feels Like: 34.5°F
Wind: NNW 11.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 20 mph
Pressure: 30.03 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 91%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sat
H: 47°F
L: 36°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 54°F
L: 36°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 50°F
L: 44°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
1.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
70 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
117 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 51m daylight
Sunrise 7:19 AM
Solar Noon 12:15 PM
Sunset 5:10 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 5:41 AM
Transit 10:55 AM
Moonset 4:00 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:25 AM - 12:55 PM
10:48 PM - 1:18 AM

Minor Periods

5:11 AM - 6:41 AM
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5

Gale Watch issued November 6 at 9:56PM EST until November 9 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 9:56 PM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 38 knots. The largest significant waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 7 PM EST Sunday with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


Gale Watch issued November 6 at 5:32PM EST until November 9 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 5:32 PM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 5:45 AM

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 38 knots. The largest significant waves will be 11 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 16 feet. * WHERE...Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt beyond 5 NM off shore and Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM off shore. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 7 PM EST Sunday with the largest waves expected around 8 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 41.2°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 25%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Astronomical

Sun
9h 51m daylight
Sunrise 7:19 AM
Solar Noon 12:15 PM
Sunset 5:10 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 5:41 AM
Transit 10:55 AM
Moonset 4:00 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:25 AM - 12:55 PM
10:48 PM - 1:18 AM

Minor Periods

5:11 AM - 6:41 AM
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 44.8°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Chance of Rain: 45%
Wind: 19.9 mph
UV Index: 1.9

Astronomical

Sun
9h 49m daylight
Sunrise 7:20 AM
Solar Noon 12:15 PM
Sunset 5:09 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:51 AM
Transit 11:41 AM
Moonset 4:23 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:11 AM - 1:41 PM
11:36 PM - 2:06 AM

Minor Periods

6:21 AM - 7:51 AM
3:53 PM - 5:23 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 45.8°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Chance of Rain: 31%
Wind: 19 mph
UV Index: 3

Astronomical

Sun
9h 46m daylight
Sunrise 7:22 AM
Solar Noon 12:15 PM
Sunset 5:08 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 8:01 AM
Transit 12:29 PM
Moonset 4:52 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:59 AM - 2:29 PM
11:35 PM - 2:05 AM

Minor Periods

7:31 AM - 9:01 AM
4:22 PM - 5:52 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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