Water Temperature of the Muskegon River in Big Rapids, MI

Current Water Temperature

54.1°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, May 10, 2026, 4:30 PM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

River Street Park

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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Weather for Big Rapids, Michigan

Current Weather

48.4°F

Conditions: Partly cloudy

Feels Like: 45°F

Heat Index: 44.3°F

Humidity: 46%

Wind: N 7.4 mph

Wind Gusts: 14 mph

Wind Chill: 41.2°F

Dew Point: 26.9°F

Precipitation: 0 in

Cloud Cover: 75%

Visibility: 9 mi

Air Pressure: 1020 mbar

UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 55°F
L: 32°F

Mon
H: 55°F
L: 31°F

Tue
H: 52°F
L: 33°F

Wed
H: 46°F
L: 43°F

Thu
H: 60°F
L: 39°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 1.45 μg/m3

PM10: 1.55 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 154.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 57 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:55 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 33 mins

Moonrise: 3:15 AM
Moon Transit: 8:27 AM
Moonset: 1:50 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 26.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:57 AM - 10:27 AM
8:57 PM - 11:27 PM

Minor Periods

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM
2:45 AM - 4:15 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Freeze Warning issued May 10 at 1:10PM EDT until May 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Sun May 10, 2026, 1:10 PM
Expires: Mon May 11, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Clare, Isabella, Mecosta, Osceola, Lake, Mason, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Cold temperatures could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Frost Advisory issued May 10 at 1:10PM EDT until May 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Sun May 10, 2026, 1:10 PM
Expires: Mon May 11, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Temperatures near 32 degrees may result in damage to tender vegetation * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Cold temperatures could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Watch issued May 10 at 2:28AM EDT until May 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun May 10, 2026, 2:28 AM
Expires: Sun May 10, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the Freeze Watch, hard freeze temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 8 AM EDT this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from this evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warning issued May 10 at 1:28PM EDT until May 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun May 10, 2026, 1:28 PM
Expires: Mon May 11, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures expected tonight. Low temperatures across interior northern Lower expected to drop into the 24 to 29 degree range. Counties along the lakeshores will see low temperatures range from 28 to 34 degrees. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 55.2°F

Low Temperature: 32.2°F

Average Temperature: 45.3°F

Average Humidity: 50%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 15 mph

UV Index: 6.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 4.45 μg/m3

PM10: 4.95 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 146.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:22 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:55 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 33 mins

Moonrise: 3:15 AM
Moon Transit: 8:27 AM
Moonset: 1:50 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 26.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:57 AM - 10:27 AM
8:57 PM - 11:27 PM

Minor Periods

1:20 PM - 2:50 PM
2:45 AM - 4:15 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, May 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 54.5°F

Low Temperature: 31.1°F

Average Temperature: 44.6°F

Average Humidity: 48%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 8.9 mph

UV Index: 6.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 1.49 μg/m3

PM10: 1.59 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 141.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:56 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins

Moonrise: 3:36 AM
Moon Transit: 9:11 AM
Moonset: 2:59 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 16.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:41 AM - 11:11 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:29 PM - 3:59 PM
3:06 AM - 4:36 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain

High Temperature: 51.6°F

Low Temperature: 33.2°F

Average Temperature: 43.7°F

Average Humidity: 79%

Precipitation: 0.42 in

Chance of Rain: 86%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 17.4 mph

UV Index: 1.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 5.33 μg/m3

PM10: 5.75 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 172.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.64 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:20 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins

Moonrise: 3:56 AM
Moon Transit: 9:56 AM
Moonset: 4:11 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:11 PM - 11:41 PM
9:26 AM - 11:56 AM

Minor Periods

3:41 PM - 5:11 PM
3:26 AM - 4:56 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby

High Temperature: 46.1°F

Low Temperature: 42.5°F

Average Temperature: 45.2°F

Average Humidity: 85%

Precipitation: 0.02 in

Chance of Rain: 89%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 19 mph

UV Index: 3.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 7.27 μg/m3

PM10: 7.55 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 182.55 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:19 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:58 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins

Moonrise: 4:16 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:25 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:55 PM - 6:25 PM
3:46 AM - 5:16 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy

High Temperature: 59.5°F

Low Temperature: 39.1°F

Average Temperature: 47°F

Average Humidity: 62%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 15.9 mph

UV Index: 7.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 3.13 μg/m3

PM10: 3.65 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 142.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:18 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 9:00 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 42 mins

Moonrise: 4:38 AM
Moon Transit: 11:33 AM
Moonset: 6:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:03 AM - 1:33 PM

Minor Periods

6:14 PM - 7:44 PM
4:08 AM - 5:38 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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Water Temperature of the Muskegon River in Big Rapids, MI

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Freeze Warning issued May 10 at 1:10PM EDT until May 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Frost Advisory issued May 10 at 1:10PM EDT until May 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Freeze Watch issued May 10 at 2:28AM EDT until May 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Freeze Warning issued May 10 at 1:28PM EDT until May 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

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