Water Temperature of Lake Huron Near Alpena, MI
Current Water Temperature
Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.
Measurement Time: Monday, September 28, 2026, 3:20 PM EDT
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Station Name: Thunder Bay Buoy, Alpena, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Alpena, MI 49707
Alpena County
GPS Coordinates: 44.988, -83.27
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Weather Near Alpena, Michigan
Current Weather

Humidity: 79%
Feels Like: 39.7°F
Wind: SW 10.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 22.4 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 41%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 56°F
L: 42°F

Wed
H: 48°F
L: 40°F

Thu
H: 40°F
L: 34°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:26 AM - 2:56 AM12:51 PM - 3:21 PM
Minor Periods
8:38 AM - 10:08 AM5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Small Craft Advisory issued November 9 at 9:53PM EST until November 10 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Mon November 9, 2026, 9:53 PM
Expires: Tue November 10, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island, St Ignace to False Detour Channel, 5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island and Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 5 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 47.7°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:26 AM - 2:56 AM12:51 PM - 3:21 PM
Minor Periods
8:38 AM - 10:08 AM5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 43.1°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:16 AM - 3:46 AM1:42 PM - 4:12 PM
Minor Periods
9:40 AM - 11:10 AM5:44 PM - 7:14 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 37.4°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 13.4 mph
UV Index: 0.7
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:08 AM - 4:38 AM2:34 PM - 5:04 PM
Minor Periods
10:33 AM - 12:03 PM6:36 PM - 8:06 PM
