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)
Lake Huron, Alpena, MI (32.7 mi)
Au Sable River, Curran, MI (38 mi)
Au Sable River, Oscoda, MI (38.5 mi)
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

39.3°F
Patchy rain nearby
Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Humidity: 92%
Feels Like: 31.5°F
Wind: NW 13.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 21.9 mph
Pressure: 29.82 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 56°F
L: 39°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 42°F
L: 38°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 48°F
L: 36°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

Ozone (O3)
65 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
136 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 58m daylight
Sunrise 7:17 AM
Solar Noon 12:16 PM
Sunset 5:15 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 11%
Moonrise 3:22 AM
Transit 9:28 AM
Moonset 3:23 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:58 AM - 11:28 AM
9:20 PM - 11:50 PM

Minor Periods

2:52 AM - 4:22 AM
2:53 PM - 4:23 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5

Small Craft Advisory issued November 5 at 9:54PM EST until November 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu November 5, 2026, 9:54 PM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the north and highest waves around 10 feet. * WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


Thursday, November 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 51.9°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 44%
Wind: 17 mph
UV Index: 1.1

Astronomical

Sun
9h 58m daylight
Sunrise 7:17 AM
Solar Noon 12:16 PM
Sunset 5:15 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 11%
Moonrise 3:22 AM
Transit 9:28 AM
Moonset 3:23 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:58 AM - 11:28 AM
9:20 PM - 11:50 PM

Minor Periods

2:52 AM - 4:22 AM
2:53 PM - 4:23 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 39.4°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Chance of Rain: 90%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Astronomical

Sun
9h 56m daylight
Sunrise 7:18 AM
Solar Noon 12:16 PM
Sunset 5:14 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:33 AM
Transit 10:12 AM
Moonset 3:41 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:42 AM - 12:12 PM
10:04 PM - 12:34 AM

Minor Periods

4:03 AM - 5:33 AM
3:11 PM - 4:41 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 41.9°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Chance of Rain: 36%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 1.6

Astronomical

Sun
9h 53m daylight
Sunrise 7:20 AM
Solar Noon 12:16 PM
Sunset 5:13 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 5:42 AM
Transit 10:57 AM
Moonset 4:02 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:27 AM - 12:57 PM
10:50 PM - 1:20 AM

Minor Periods

5:12 AM - 6:42 AM
3:32 PM - 5:02 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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