Water Temperature of the Muskegon River in Big Rapids, MI

Current Water Temperature

73.6°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 2:30 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

67.3°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 88%
Feels Like: 67.3°F
Wind: S 4.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.3 mph
Pressure: 29.91 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.2

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 89°F
L: 70°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 69°F
L: 55°F
Fog
Fri
H: 75°F
L: 45°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 81°F
L: 57°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 82°F
L: 62°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 21.83 μg/m3
PM10: 22.39 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 412.55 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 10.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 137 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 9:20 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 12:00 AM
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 AM
12:45 AM - 3:15 AM

Minor Periods

12:12 AM - 1:42 PM
12:00 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 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/


Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 78.3°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13.6 mph
UV Index: 2.5

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 22.2 μg/m3
PM10: 22.99 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 461.46 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 119.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 9:20 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 12:00 AM
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 AM
12:45 AM - 3:15 AM

Minor Periods

12:12 AM - 1:42 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 64.3°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 1.7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.87 μg/m3
PM10: 11.12 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 346.32 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:16 AM
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 9:19 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 12:21 AM
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 AM
7:33 PM - 10:03 PM

Minor Periods

1:27 PM - 2:57 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, July 18, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Fog
Average Temperature: 61.2°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 2.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.79 μg/m3
PM10: 3.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 257.08 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:17 AM
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 9:19 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 12:43 AM
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 AM
8:25 PM - 10:55 PM

Minor Periods

2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
12:13 AM - 1:43 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 69.4°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Chance of Rain: 85%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 1.7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.83 μg/m3
PM10: 9.41 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 316.42 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:18 AM
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 9:18 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs mins
Moonrise: 1:10 AM
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 AM
9:20 PM - 11:50 PM

Minor Periods

4:05 PM - 5:35 PM
12:40 AM - 2:10 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 70.6°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 82%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.79 μg/m3
PM10: 10.66 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 373.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:19 AM
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 9:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 1:43 AM
Moon Transit: 9:42 AM
Moonset: 5:55 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:12 AM - 11:42 AM

Minor Periods

5:25 PM - 6:55 PM
1:13 AM - 2:43 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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