Water Temperature of the Thunder Bay River in Alpena, MI

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Local Points of Interest

North River Front Park; South River Front Park; Thunder Bay; Lake Huron

Thunder Bay River

Station Name: Alpena
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 577 feet

Sensor Depth: -15 feet

Nearest Address:
160 E Fletcher St
Alpena, MI 49707
Alpena County

GPS Coordinates: 45.063000, -83.428600

Nearby Water Temperatures

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Au Sable River, Oscoda, MI (41.4 mi)
Au Sable River, Oscoda, MI (43.3 mi)
Au Sable River, Glennie, MI (43.8 mi)
Au Sable River, South Branch, MI (43.8 mi)
Au Sable River, Mio, MI (44.3 mi)
Au Sable River, Luzerne, MI (50 mi)
North Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (54.1 mi)
South Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (59.1 mi)
Lake Huron, Bois Blanc Island, MI (59.9 mi)
Lake Huron, De Tour Village, MI (68.1 mi)
Lake Huron, Port Austin, MI (73.3 mi)

Weather for Alpena, Michigan

Current Weather

36°F
Light rain
Light rain
26.4°F
35.2°F
92%
SW 15.7 mph
24.1 mph
26.8°F
31.7°F
0 in
100%
8 mi
990 mbar
0.1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 37°F
L: 33°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 32°F
L: 12°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 19°F
L: 11°F
Patchy moderate snow
Fri
H: 28°F
L: 11°F
Patchy moderate snow
Sat
H: 28°F
L: 14°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.75 μg/m3
PM10: 2.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 4:01 AM
Moon Transit: 8:26 AM
Moonset: 12:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:56 AM - 10:26 AM
9:15 PM - 11:45 PM

Minor Periods

12:16 AM - 1:46 PM
3:31 AM - 5:01 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
36.5°F
33.1°F
34.5°F
88%
0.02 in
83%
0%
18.3 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.37 μg/m3
PM10: 8.04 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 207.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 4:01 AM
Moon Transit: 8:26 AM
Moonset: 12:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:56 AM - 10:26 AM
9:15 PM - 11:45 PM

Minor Periods

12:16 AM - 1:46 PM
3:31 AM - 5:01 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
31.8°F
12.4°F
23.1°F
80%
0 in
0%
0%
21.7 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.26 μg/m3
PM10: 1.3 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 161.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:09 AM
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 5:17 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 5:06 AM
Moon Transit: 9:15 AM
Moonset: 1:20 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:45 AM - 11:15 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

12:50 AM - 2:20 PM
4:36 AM - 6:06 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
19.2°F
10.8°F
14°F
73%
0 in
0%
0%
21.5 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.15 μg/m3
PM10: 1.22 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 148.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:09 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 5:18 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 6:08 AM
Moon Transit: 10:06 AM
Moonset: 2:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:36 AM - 12:06 AM

Minor Periods

1:34 PM - 3:04 PM
5:38 AM - 7:08 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy moderate snow
28.4°F
11.3°F
21.6°F
84%
0.04 in
72%
19%
15 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.22 μg/m3
PM10: 3.41 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 172.7 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 5:19 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 7:02 AM
Moon Transit: 10:58 AM
Moonset: 2:57 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:28 AM - 12:58 AM

Minor Periods

2:27 PM - 3:57 PM
6:32 AM - 8:02 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy moderate snow
28.1°F
14°F
25.3°F
88%
0.02 in
69%
48%
17.9 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.83 μg/m3
PM10: 2.96 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 190.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 5:21 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 7:47 AM
Moon Transit: 11:51 AM
Moonset: 4:00 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:21 AM - 1:51 PM

Minor Periods

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
7:17 AM - 8:47 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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