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)
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

62.1°F
Overcast
Overcast
62.1°F
66.4°F
90%
NNW 11.9 mph
19 mph
66.4°F
61.3°F
0 in
0%
8 mi
1014 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Smoky haze
Sat
H: 73°F
L: 66°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 70°F
L: 60°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 82°F
L: 59°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 77°F
L: 59°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 71°F
L: 57°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 32.9 μg/m3
PM10: 33.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 214 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:04 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 9:14 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 11:12 AM
Moon Transit: 5:27 PM
Moonset: 12:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:30 AM - 8:00 AM
4:57 PM - 7:27 PM

Minor Periods

10:42 AM - 12:12 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Smoky haze
72.5°F
66.4°F
68.5°F
81%
0.1 in
61%
0%
19.2 mph
3.3


Air Quality

AQI: 3 - Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
PM2.5: 41.3 μg/m3
PM10: 41.99 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 346.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 116.79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:04 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 9:14 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 11:12 AM
Moon Transit: 5:27 PM
Moonset: 12:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:30 AM - 8:00 AM
4:57 PM - 7:27 PM

Minor Periods

10:42 AM - 12:12 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
69.6°F
59.7°F
65°F
68%
0 in
5%
0%
10.5 mph
7.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.89 μg/m3
PM10: 11.08 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 194.08 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:05 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 9:13 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 12:23 AM
Moon Transit: 6:11 PM
Moonset: 12:29 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 22.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:14 AM - 8:44 AM
5:41 PM - 8:11 PM

Minor Periods

11:53 AM - 1:23 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, July 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
81.9°F
59.4°F
69.5°F
63%
0.05 in
57%
0%
14.3 mph
5.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.45 μg/m3
PM10: 9.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 190.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:06 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 9:13 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 1:32 PM
Moon Transit: 6:54 PM
Moonset: 12:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 32.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:58 AM - 9:28 AM
6:24 PM - 8:54 PM

Minor Periods

1:02 PM - 2:32 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
77.1°F
58.6°F
67.5°F
82%
0.31 in
82%
0%
20.1 mph
6.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8 μg/m3
PM10: 8.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 209.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 110.25 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 9:12 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 2:41 PM
Moon Transit: 7:38 PM
Moonset: 12:07 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:42 AM - 10:12 AM
7:08 PM - 9:38 PM

Minor Periods

2:11 PM - 3:41 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
70.6°F
57.1°F
63.1°F
56%
0 in
17%
0%
19.9 mph
7.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.85 μg/m3
PM10: 5.07 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 100.11 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:08 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 9:11 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 3:48 PM
Moon Transit: 8:24 PM
Moonset: 12:28 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:26 AM - 10:56 AM
7:54 PM - 10:24 PM

Minor Periods

3:18 PM - 4:48 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 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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