Water Temperature of the Thunder Bay River in Alpena, MI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, November 9, 2025, 11:18 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
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Station Name: Alpena
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 577 feet / 176 meters
Sensor Depth: -15.1 feet / -4.6 meters
Nearest Address:
160 E Fletcher St
Alpena, MI 49707
Alpena County
GPS Coordinates: 45.063000, -83.428600
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Weather for Alpena, Michigan
Current Weather

Humidity: 78%
Feels Like: 26.8°F
Wind: N 5.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 7.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0.5
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 37°F
L: 31°F

Mon
H: 31°F
L: 28°F

Tue
H: 38°F
L: 29°F

Wed
H: 37°F
L: 33°F

Thu
H: 39°F
L: 33°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 4:07 AM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:37 AM - 6:07 AM5:03 PM - 7:33 PM
Minor Periods
8:23 PM - 9:53 PM12:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 8 at 2:20PM EST until November 9 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Sat November 8, 2025, 2:20 PM
Expires: Sun November 9, 2025, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Alcona, Alpena, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 9 at 3:30AM EST until November 9 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Sun November 9, 2025, 3:30 AM
Expires: Sun November 9, 2025, 3:30 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Lesser amounts around 1 inch across eastern portions of the counties near the lakeshores. * WHERE...Alcona, Alpena, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Accumulating snow on roads and quick drops in visibility may lead to brief periods of hazardous driving conditions.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 34.4°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 15 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 4:07 AM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:37 AM - 6:07 AM5:03 PM - 7:33 PM
Minor Periods
8:23 PM - 9:53 PM12:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 29.7°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Wind: 15 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 5:09 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 5:08 AM
Moonset: 1:10 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:38 AM - 7:08 AM6:01 PM - 8:31 PM
Minor Periods
9:41 PM - 11:11 PM12:40 AM - 2:10 PM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 33°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 5:08 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 6:03 AM
Moonset: 1:39 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:33 AM - 8:03 AM6:52 PM - 9:22 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:09 PM - 2:39 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 35.3°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 17.2 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:17 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 6:52 AM
Moonset: 2:03 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:22 AM - 8:52 AM7:39 PM - 10:09 PM
Minor Periods
1:33 PM - 3:03 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 35.8°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 19.2 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 7:37 AM
Moonset: 2:22 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:07 AM - 9:37 AM8:22 PM - 10:52 PM
Minor Periods
1:52 PM - 3:22 PM12:09 AM - 1:39 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
