Water Temperature of the Muskegon River in Big Rapids, MI
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Measurement Time: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 9:30 AM EDT
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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

Humidity: 32%
Feels Like: 89°F
Wind: S 9.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.8 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 8
Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 90°F
L: 59°F

Wed
H: 87°F
L: 70°F

Thu
H: 67°F
L: 59°F

Fri
H: 79°F
L: 51°F

Sat
H: 86°F
L: 54°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 161 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:47 PM
Sunset: 9:21 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 5:27 AM
Moonset: 11:27 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:57 AM - 7:27 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
10:57 AM - 12:27 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 12:03PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Tue July 15, 2025, 12:03 PM
Expires: Thu July 17, 2025, 12:00 AM
Air Quality Advisory for July 16, 2025 The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has declared an Air Quality Advisory for July 16 for elevated levels of ozone in several western lake shore counties. Pollutants within those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range. The Air Quality Advisory is in effect for the following Michigan counties: Allegan, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, and Van Buren As wildfire smoke exits the region, leftover chemical precursors are present which could trigger elevated ozone levels. Original forecasts of early cloud cover during Wednesday now look less likely as projected West Michigan lake dynamics look to delay the cloud arrival. Minus the cloud coverage, elements such as wind direction, temperature, dew points, and upper air conditions all point towards the likelihood that elevated ozone concentrations, in the USG range, could occur throughout those counties. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with respiratory diseases such as asthma. People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which can lead to ozone formation. These activities include: refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling; using gasoline powered lawn equipment; using charcoal lighter fluid. Positive activities include: driving less; telecommuting; walking or bike riding; delaying or combining errands; using water-based paints. For further information, please see EPAs Air Now site for up-to-date air quality data: https://www.airnow.gov/
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 12:03PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Tue July 15, 2025, 12:03 PM
Expires: Thu July 17, 2025, 12:00 AM
Air Quality Advisory for July 16, 2025 The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has declared an Air Quality Advisory for July 16 for elevated levels of ozone in several western lake shore counties. Pollutants within those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range. The Air Quality Advisory is in effect for the following Michigan counties: Allegan, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, and Van Buren As wildfire smoke exits the region, leftover chemical precursors are present which could trigger elevated ozone levels. Original forecasts of early cloud cover during Wednesday now look less likely as projected West Michigan lake dynamics look to delay the cloud arrival. Minus the cloud coverage, elements such as wind direction, temperature, dew points, and upper air conditions all point towards the likelihood that elevated ozone concentrations, in the USG range, could occur throughout those counties. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with respiratory diseases such as asthma. People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which can lead to ozone formation. These activities include: refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling; using gasoline powered lawn equipment; using charcoal lighter fluid. Positive activities include: driving less; telecommuting; walking or bike riding; delaying or combining errands; using water-based paints. For further information, please see EPAs Air Now site for up-to-date air quality data: https://www.airnow.gov/
Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 12:03PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Tue July 15, 2025, 12:03 PM
Expires: Thu July 17, 2025, 12:00 AM
Air Quality Advisory for July 16, 2025 The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has declared an Air Quality Advisory for July 16 for elevated levels of ozone in several western lake shore counties. Pollutants within those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range. The Air Quality Advisory is in effect for the following Michigan counties: Allegan, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, and Van Buren As wildfire smoke exits the region, leftover chemical precursors are present which could trigger elevated ozone levels. Original forecasts of early cloud cover during Wednesday now look less likely as projected West Michigan lake dynamics look to delay the cloud arrival. Minus the cloud coverage, elements such as wind direction, temperature, dew points, and upper air conditions all point towards the likelihood that elevated ozone concentrations, in the USG range, could occur throughout those counties. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with respiratory diseases such as asthma. People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which can lead to ozone formation. These activities include: refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling; using gasoline powered lawn equipment; using charcoal lighter fluid. Positive activities include: driving less; telecommuting; walking or bike riding; delaying or combining errands; using water-based paints. For further information, please see EPAs Air Now site for up-to-date air quality data: https://www.airnow.gov/
Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 12:35PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Mon July 14, 2025, 12:35 PM
Expires: Wed July 16, 2025, 12:00 AM
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Alert for elevated levels of fine particulate (PM2.5) that remains in effect through Midnight. Pollutants across the state are expected to reach the Unhealthy (Red AQI) to USG (Orange AQI) range in northern locations, with ranges of USG to Moderate further south. The Air Quality Alert today is statewide. Plumes of wildfire smoke will continue to track across Michigan today. Highest fine particulate concentrations will be seen in northern areas with periods of Unhealthy AQI possible. Central locations could see readings ranging from Unhealthy to USG, and southern locations can expect levels of fine particulate in the Moderate to USG range. 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 July 14 at 12:35PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Mon July 14, 2025, 12:35 PM
Expires: Wed July 16, 2025, 12:00 AM
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Alert for elevated levels of fine particulate (PM2.5) that remains in effect through Midnight. Pollutants across the state are expected to reach the Unhealthy (Red AQI) to USG (Orange AQI) range in northern locations, with ranges of USG to Moderate further south. The Air Quality Alert today is statewide. Plumes of wildfire smoke will continue to track across Michigan today. Highest fine particulate concentrations will be seen in northern areas with periods of Unhealthy AQI possible. Central locations could see readings ranging from Unhealthy to USG, and southern locations can expect levels of fine particulate in the Moderate to USG range. 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
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.5°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 124.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:47 PM
Sunset: 9:21 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 5:27 AM
Moonset: 11:27 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 66.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:57 AM - 7:27 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
10:57 AM - 12:27 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 78.1°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 127.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 9:20 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 1:15 AM
Moonset: 12:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 55.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:45 AM - 3:15 AM12:45 AM - 3:15 AM
Minor Periods
12:12 AM - 1:42 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 63.3°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 15 mph
UV Index: 0.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 9:19 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 7:01 AM
Moonset: 1:57 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:31 AM - 9:01 AM7:33 PM - 10:03 PM
Minor Periods
1:27 PM - 2:57 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 64.2°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 9:19 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 7:51 AM
Moonset: 3:15 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 33.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:21 AM - 9:51 AM8:25 PM - 10:55 PM
Minor Periods
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM12:13 AM - 1:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.5°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 9:18 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 8:44 AM
Moonset: 4:35 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 23.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:14 AM - 10:44 AM9:20 PM - 11:50 PM
Minor Periods
4:05 PM - 5:35 PM12:40 AM - 2:10 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5