Water Temperature of Lake Huron Near Alpena, MI

Current Water Temperature

53.1°F

Measurement Time: Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:40 AM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

Thunder Bay; Thunder Bay Island; Sugar Island

Lake Huron

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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Thunder Bay River, Alpena, MI (9.3 mi)
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Au Sable River, Oscoda, MI (38.9 mi)
Au Sable River, Glennie, MI (39.4 mi)
Au Sable River, Glennie, MI (41.9 mi)
Au Sable River, South Branch, MI (42.5 mi)
Au Sable River, Mio, MI (47.9 mi)
Au Sable River, Luzerne, MI (54.5 mi)
North Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (59.4 mi)
South Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (63.6 mi)
Lake Huron, Port Austin, MI (64.3 mi)
Lake Huron, Bois Blanc Island, MI (68.6 mi)
Rifle River, Sterling, MI (73.2 mi)

Weather Near Alpena, Michigan

Current Weather

73.9°F
Sunny
Sunny
71.6°F
77.1°F
60%
SSW 9.4 mph
14.4 mph
73.9°F
59.1°F
0 in
0%
6 mi
1014 mbar
8.2

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 75°F
L: 65°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 72°F
L: 63°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 74°F
L: 62°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 77°F
L: 63°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 80°F
L: 64°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.4 μg/m3
PM10: 7.6 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 125 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 114 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:56 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 33 mins
Moonrise: 11:19 PM
Moon Transit: 5:50 AM
Moonset: 12:59 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 54.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:20 AM - 7:50 AM
6:40 PM - 9:10 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:29 AM - 1:59 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Small Craft Advisory issued August 4 at 3:08AM EDT until August 4 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue August 4, 2026, 3:08 AM
Expires: Tue August 4, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the south and highest waves around 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.


Beach Hazards Statement issued August 4 at 3:56AM EDT until August 4 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue August 4, 2026, 3:56 AM
Expires: Tue August 4, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions due to 3-5 ft waves and rip currents. * WHERE...Alpena and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
75°F
64.6°F
70.6°F
72%
0 in
6%
0%
10.3 mph
8.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.44 μg/m3
PM10: 5.58 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 132.75 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:56 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 33 mins
Moonrise: 11:19 PM
Moon Transit: 5:50 AM
Moonset: 12:59 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 54.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:20 AM - 7:50 AM
6:40 PM - 9:10 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:29 AM - 1:59 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
71.9°F
63.2°F
67.6°F
89%
0.58 in
85%
0%
12.1 mph
7.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.92 μg/m3
PM10: 4.99 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 134.96 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:54 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 12:19 AM
Moon Transit: 6:39 AM
Moonset: 2:16 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:09 AM - 8:39 AM
7:31 PM - 10:01 PM

Minor Periods

1:46 PM - 3:16 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
74.3°F
62.4°F
67.8°F
81%
0 in
11%
0%
9.4 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.85 μg/m3
PM10: 4.02 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 120.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.33 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 12:46 AM
Moon Transit: 7:33 AM
Moonset: 3:35 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 32.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:03 AM - 9:33 AM
8:27 PM - 10:57 PM

Minor Periods

3:05 PM - 4:35 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, August 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
76.6°F
63.2°F
69.8°F
84%
0.09 in
63%
0%
10.5 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.57 μg/m3
PM10: 4.87 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 127.94 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.33 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:26 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:52 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 12:22 AM
Moon Transit: 8:31 AM
Moonset: 4:53 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:01 AM - 10:31 AM
9:28 PM - 11:58 PM

Minor Periods

4:23 PM - 5:53 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
80°F
64°F
70.5°F
74%
0.02 in
36%
0%
7.6 mph
7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.34 μg/m3
PM10: 5.7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 208.56 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.22 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:50 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 1:08 AM
Moon Transit: 9:34 AM
Moonset: 6:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:04 AM - 11:34 AM

Minor Periods

5:35 PM - 7:05 PM
12:38 AM - 2:08 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 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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