Water Temperature of the Muskegon River in Big Rapids, MI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
River Street ParkStation 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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 93°F
L: 73°F

Fri
H: 86°F
L: 71°F

Sat
H: 84°F
L: 63°F

Sun
H: 73°F
L: 61°F

Mon
H: 72°F
L: 58°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 133 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:46 PM
Sunset: 9:27 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 3:36 AM
Moonset: 8:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:06 AM - 5:36 AM4:06 PM - 6:36 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:53 AM - 9:23 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 11:36AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 11:36 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions today with heat index values 100 to 105. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values tomorrow of 95 to 100 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 11:36AM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 11:36 AM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions today with heat index values 100 to 105. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values tomorrow of 95 to 100 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 3:11PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 3:11 PM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions this afternoon with heat index values up to 101. For the Heat Advisory on Friday, heat index values between 95 and 100 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 3:11PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Thu July 2, 2026, 3:11 PM
Expires: Fri July 3, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions this afternoon with heat index values up to 101. For the Heat Advisory on Friday, heat index values between 95 and 100 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:46 PM
Sunset: 9:27 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 3:36 AM
Moonset: 8:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:06 AM - 5:36 AM4:06 PM - 6:36 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:53 AM - 9:23 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.21 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:46 PM
Sunset: 9:27 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 4:21 AM
Moonset: 9:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:51 AM - 6:21 AM4:51 PM - 7:21 PM
Minor Periods
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:46 PM
Sunset: 9:26 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 5:05 AM
Moonset: 10:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:35 AM - 7:05 AM5:34 PM - 8:04 PM
Minor Periods
10:07 AM - 11:37 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:46 PM
Sunset: 9:26 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 5:48 AM
Moonset: 11:44 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:18 AM - 7:48 AM6:16 PM - 8:46 PM
Minor Periods
11:14 AM - 12:44 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 57 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:46 PM
Sunset: 9:26 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 1:15 PM
Moonset: 12:52 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 48.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:45 AM - 3:15 PM12:45 AM - 3:15 PM
Minor Periods
12:22 AM - 1:52 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
