Water Temperature of the Muskegon River in Big Rapids, MI

Current Water Temperature

58.3°F 14.6°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
58.3°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 4, 2026, 12:45 PM EST

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Muskegon River

Station Name: MUSKEGON RIVER AT BIG RAPIDS, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 896 feet

Nearest Address:
877 S 3rd Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Mecosta County

GPS Coordinates: 43.693634, -85.4675442

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Grand River, Eastmanville, MI (54.1 mi)
Lake Michigan, Holland, MI (68.1 mi)
Tittabawassee River, Freeland, MI (68.2 mi)
Lake Michigan, Holland, MI (73.8 mi)
Manistee River, Grayling, MI (75.6 mi)

Weather for Big Rapids, Michigan

Current Weather

39.1°F
Patchy rain nearby
Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Humidity: 88%
Feels Like: 31.5°F
Wind: NNW 12.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 23 mph
Pressure: 29.99 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 42°F
L: 38°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 51°F
L: 36°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 55°F
L: 36°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
0.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
62 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
129 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 2m daylight
Sunrise 7:24 AM
Solar Noon 12:25 PM
Sunset 5:26 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:41 AM
Transit 10:21 AM
Moonset 3:52 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:51 AM - 12:21 PM
10:13 PM - 12:43 AM

Minor Periods

4:11 AM - 5:41 AM
3:22 PM - 4:52 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 39.8°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 65%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 1.1

Astronomical

Sun
10h 2m daylight
Sunrise 7:24 AM
Solar Noon 12:25 PM
Sunset 5:26 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:41 AM
Transit 10:21 AM
Moonset 3:52 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:51 AM - 12:21 PM
10:13 PM - 12:43 AM

Minor Periods

4:11 AM - 5:41 AM
3:22 PM - 4:52 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 42.3°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 11%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 2.1

Astronomical

Sun
9h 59m daylight
Sunrise 7:26 AM
Solar Noon 12:25 PM
Sunset 5:25 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 5:49 AM
Transit 11:06 AM
Moonset 4:14 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:36 AM - 1:06 PM
10:59 PM - 1:29 AM

Minor Periods

5:19 AM - 6:49 AM
3:44 PM - 5:14 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 45.3°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Chance of Rain: 10%
Wind: 18.1 mph
UV Index: 2.1

Astronomical

Sun
9h 57m daylight
Sunrise 7:27 AM
Solar Noon 12:25 PM
Sunset 5:23 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:58 AM
Transit 11:52 AM
Moonset 4:39 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:22 AM - 1:52 PM
11:47 PM - 2:17 AM

Minor Periods

6:28 AM - 7:58 AM
4:09 PM - 5:39 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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