Water Temperature of the Thunder Bay River in Alpena, MI

Current Water Temperature

56.7°F 13.7°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
56.7°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.

Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:00 PM EST

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Local Points of Interest

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

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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

Lake Huron, Alpena, MI (9.3 mi)
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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

43.2°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 87%
Feels Like: 38.8°F
Wind: ESE 4.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.2 mph
Pressure: 29.82 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9.4 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Light Drizzle
Wed
H: 49°F
L: 32°F
Light Snow
Thu
H: 43°F
L: 36°F
Light Snow
Fri
H: 38°F
L: 34°F
Light Snow Showers
Sat
H: 40°F
L: 35°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 41°F
L: 38°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
1.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
67 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
128 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 43m daylight
Sunrise 7:26 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:09 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 10:11 AM
Transit 2:13 PM
Moonset 6:15 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:17 AM - 3:47 AM
1:43 PM - 4:13 PM

Minor Periods

9:41 AM - 11:11 AM
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 40.8°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Chance of Rain: 69%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 2.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
52.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
151.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 43m daylight
Sunrise 7:26 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:09 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 10:11 AM
Transit 2:13 PM
Moonset 6:15 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:17 AM - 3:47 AM
1:43 PM - 4:13 PM

Minor Periods

9:41 AM - 11:11 AM
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Snow
Average Temperature: 39°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 69%
Wind: 14.6 mph
UV Index: 1.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
70.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
117.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 40m daylight
Sunrise 7:27 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:08 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 11:04 AM
Transit 3:05 PM
Moonset 7:07 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:09 AM - 4:39 AM
2:35 PM - 5:05 PM

Minor Periods

10:34 AM - 12:04 PM
6:37 PM - 8:07 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Snow
Average Temperature: 35.6°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Chance of Rain: 39%
Wind: 12.4 mph
UV Index: 1.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
69.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
111.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 38m daylight
Sunrise 7:29 AM
Solar Noon 12:18 PM
Sunset 5:06 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:49 AM
Transit 3:55 PM
Moonset 8:06 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:00 AM - 5:30 AM
3:25 PM - 5:55 PM

Minor Periods

11:19 AM - 12:49 PM
7:36 PM - 9:06 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Snow Showers
Average Temperature: 37.2°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 41%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 1.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
66.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
114.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 35m daylight
Sunrise 7:30 AM
Solar Noon 12:18 PM
Sunset 5:05 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 12:25 PM
Transit 4:44 PM
Moonset 9:10 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:50 AM - 6:20 AM
4:14 PM - 6:44 PM

Minor Periods

11:55 AM - 1:25 PM
8:40 PM - 10:10 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 39.4°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 18%
Wind: 8.8 mph
UV Index: 1.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
68.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
120.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 33m daylight
Sunrise 7:31 AM
Solar Noon 12:18 PM
Sunset 5:04 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:54 PM
Transit 5:30 PM
Moonset 10:16 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:37 AM - 7:07 AM
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Minor Periods

12:24 PM - 1:54 PM
9:46 PM - 11:16 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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