Water Temperature of the Muskegon River in Big Rapids, MI

Current Water Temperature

73.4°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 10:30 AM EDT

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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 / 273 meters

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

GPS Coordinates: 43.693634, -85.4675442

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Weather for Big Rapids, Michigan

Current Weather

80.1°F
Partly cloudy
Conditions: Partly cloudy
Humidity: 41%
Feels Like: 79.3°F
Wind: E 7.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 8.7 mph
Pressure: 30.29 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 4.6

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 87°F
L: 55°F
Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 84°F
L: 62°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 85°F
L: 64°F
Heavy rain
Fri
H: 88°F
L: 67°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 94°F
L: 70°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 49.03 μg/m3
PM10: 49.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 543.9 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 118 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:36 AM
Sun Transit: 1:47 PM
Sunset: 8:59 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 7:02 PM
Moon Transit: 11:05 PM
Moonset: 2:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:46 AM - 1:16 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

6:32 PM - 8:02 PM
1:45 AM - 3:15 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Air Quality Alert issued August 4 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Mon August 4, 2025, 12:45 PM
Expires: Wed August 6, 2025, 12:00 AM

Air Quality Advisory through Tuesday August 5th... The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is continuing an Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of fine particulate (PM2.5). Pollutants across the state are expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range with a few hours in the Unhealthy (Red AQI) range. The Air Quality Advisory includes all Michigan counties. Smoke from Canadian wildfires remains trapped under a high pressure system through Tuesday. As the high pressure system slowly moves east of Michigan, it is expected that air quality will improve on Wednesday. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory diseases like asthma. Monitor for symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as: outdoor burning, use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site: https://air-egle.hub.arcgis.com/ For up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPAs Air Now site: https://www.airnow.gov/ For further health information, please see MDHHS Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-health/ your-health-and-wildfire-smoke


Air Quality Alert issued August 4 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Mon August 4, 2025, 12:45 PM
Expires: Wed August 6, 2025, 12:00 AM

Air Quality Advisory through Tuesday August 5th... The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is continuing an Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of fine particulate (PM2.5). Pollutants across the state are expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range with a few hours in the Unhealthy (Red AQI) range. The Air Quality Advisory includes all Michigan counties. Smoke from Canadian wildfires remains trapped under a high pressure system through Tuesday. As the high pressure system slowly moves east of Michigan, it is expected that air quality will improve on Wednesday. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory diseases like asthma. Monitor for symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as: outdoor burning, use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site: https://air-egle.hub.arcgis.com/ For up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPAs Air Now site: https://www.airnow.gov/ For further health information, please see MDHHS Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-health/ your-health-and-wildfire-smoke


Air Quality Alert issued August 4 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Mon August 4, 2025, 12:45 PM
Expires: Wed August 6, 2025, 12:00 AM

Air Quality Advisory through Tuesday August 5th... The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is continuing an Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of fine particulate (PM2.5). Pollutants across the state are expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range with a few hours in the Unhealthy (Red AQI) range. The Air Quality Advisory includes all Michigan counties. Smoke from Canadian wildfires remains trapped under a high pressure system through Tuesday. As the high pressure system slowly moves east of Michigan, it is expected that air quality will improve on Wednesday. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory diseases like asthma. Monitor for symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as: outdoor burning, use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site: https://air-egle.hub.arcgis.com/ For up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPAs Air Now site: https://www.airnow.gov/ For further health information, please see MDHHS Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-health/ your-health-and-wildfire-smoke


Air Quality Alert issued August 4 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Mon August 4, 2025, 12:45 PM
Expires: Wed August 6, 2025, 12:00 AM

Air Quality Advisory through Tuesday August 5th... The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is continuing an Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of fine particulate (PM2.5). Pollutants across the state are expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range with a few hours in the Unhealthy (Red AQI) range. The Air Quality Advisory includes all Michigan counties. Smoke from Canadian wildfires remains trapped under a high pressure system through Tuesday. As the high pressure system slowly moves east of Michigan, it is expected that air quality will improve on Wednesday. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory diseases like asthma. Monitor for symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as: outdoor burning, use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site: https://air-egle.hub.arcgis.com/ For up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPAs Air Now site: https://www.airnow.gov/ For further health information, please see MDHHS Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-health/ your-health-and-wildfire-smoke


Air Quality Alert issued August 4 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Mon August 4, 2025, 12:45 PM
Expires: Wed August 6, 2025, 12:00 AM

Air Quality Advisory through Tuesday August 5th... The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is continuing an Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of fine particulate (PM2.5). Pollutants across the state are expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range with a few hours in the Unhealthy (Red AQI) range. The Air Quality Advisory includes all Michigan counties. Smoke from Canadian wildfires remains trapped under a high pressure system through Tuesday. As the high pressure system slowly moves east of Michigan, it is expected that air quality will improve on Wednesday. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory diseases like asthma. Monitor for symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes. Reduce or eliminate activities that contribute to air pollution, such as: outdoor burning, use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site: https://air-egle.hub.arcgis.com/ For up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPAs Air Now site: https://www.airnow.gov/ For further health information, please see MDHHS Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-health/ your-health-and-wildfire-smoke


Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 71.5°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Air Quality

AQI: 3 - Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
PM2.5: 49.7 μg/m3
PM10: 50.33 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 594.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:36 AM
Sun Transit: 1:47 PM
Sunset: 8:59 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 7:02 PM
Moon Transit: 11:05 PM
Moonset: 2:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:46 AM - 1:16 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

6:32 PM - 8:02 PM
1:45 AM - 3:15 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 72.1°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 31.82 μg/m3
PM10: 32.18 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 483.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sun Transit: 1:47 PM
Sunset: 8:58 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 7:49 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 3:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 94.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:40 AM - 2:10 PM

Minor Periods

7:19 PM - 8:49 PM
2:41 AM - 4:11 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 74.2°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 1.9

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 28.05 μg/m3
PM10: 28.44 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 477.74 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 135.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Sun Transit: 1:47 PM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 8:27 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:17 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:35 AM - 3:05 PM

Minor Periods

7:57 PM - 9:27 PM
3:47 AM - 5:17 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, August 8, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 74.8°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 15 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 19.63 μg/m3
PM10: 20.22 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 418.32 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 139.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:39 AM
Sun Transit: 1:47 PM
Sunset: 8:55 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 8:58 PM
Moon Transit: 12:54 AM
Moonset: 5:29 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:24 AM - 2:54 AM
1:28 PM - 3:58 PM

Minor Periods

8:28 PM - 9:58 PM
4:59 AM - 6:29 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 80.5°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 15.4 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.2 μg/m3
PM10: 14.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 416.11 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 112.15 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:40 AM
Sun Transit: 1:47 PM
Sunset: 8:54 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 9:23 PM
Moon Transit: 1:46 AM
Moonset: 6:45 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:16 AM - 3:46 AM
2:18 PM - 4:48 PM

Minor Periods

8:53 PM - 10:23 PM
6:15 AM - 7:45 AM

Action Rating: 5 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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