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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Local Points of Interest
Thunder Bay; Thunder Bay Island; Sugar IslandSponsored Content
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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South Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (63.6 mi)
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Weather Near Alpena, Michigan
Current Weather

Humidity: 74%
Feels Like: 31.8°F
Wind: WSW 6.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 19.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 1%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 49°F
L: 37°F

Sun
H: 52°F
L: 37°F

Mon
H: 51°F
L: 43°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:27 AM - 12:57 PM10:50 PM - 1:20 AM
Minor Periods
5:12 AM - 6:42 AM3:32 PM - 5:02 PM
Gale Warning issued November 7 at 4:04PM EST until November 9 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Effective: Sat November 7, 2026, 4:04 PM
Expires: Sun November 8, 2026, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 30 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 35 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 8 PM EST Sunday with the largest waves expected around 12 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 41.9°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:27 AM - 12:57 PM10:50 PM - 1:20 AM
Minor Periods
5:12 AM - 6:42 AM3:32 PM - 5:02 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 44.7°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:13 AM - 1:43 PM11:38 PM - 2:08 AM
Minor Periods
6:22 AM - 7:52 AM3:56 PM - 5:26 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 46.2°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:01 PM - 2:31 PM11:37 PM - 2:07 AM
Minor Periods
7:31 AM - 9:01 AM4:25 PM - 5:55 PM
