Water Temperature of Lake Huron Near Alpena, MI

Current Water Temperature

62.4°F 16.9°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
62.4°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

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 Island

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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

45°F
Partly Cloudy
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Humidity: 79%
Feels Like: 39.7°F
Wind: SW 10.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 22.4 mph
Pressure: 29.83 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 41%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 56°F
L: 42°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 48°F
L: 40°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 40°F
L: 34°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
3.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
63 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
144 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 45m daylight
Sunrise 7:24 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:09 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 9:08 AM
Transit 1:21 PM
Moonset 5:30 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:26 AM - 2:56 AM
12:51 PM - 3:21 PM

Minor Periods

8:38 AM - 10:08 AM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5

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.


Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 47.7°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 9%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 1.7

Astronomical

Sun
9h 45m daylight
Sunrise 7:24 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:09 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 9:08 AM
Transit 1:21 PM
Moonset 5:30 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:26 AM - 2:56 AM
12:51 PM - 3:21 PM

Minor Periods

8:38 AM - 10:08 AM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 43.1°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Chance of Rain: 75%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 1.5

Astronomical

Sun
9h 43m daylight
Sunrise 7:25 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:08 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 10:10 AM
Transit 2:12 PM
Moonset 6:14 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:16 AM - 3:46 AM
1:42 PM - 4:12 PM

Minor Periods

9:40 AM - 11:10 AM
5:44 PM - 7:14 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 37.4°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 76%
Wind: 13.4 mph
UV Index: 0.7

Astronomical

Sun
9h 41m daylight
Sunrise 7:27 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:07 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 11:03 AM
Transit 3:04 PM
Moonset 7:06 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:08 AM - 4:38 AM
2:34 PM - 5:04 PM

Minor Periods

10:33 AM - 12:03 PM
6:36 PM - 8:06 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
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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