Water Temperature of the Little Muskegon River in Croton, MI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, July 17, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Huron-Manistee National Forests; Newaygo, MI; Oak Grove, MIStation Name: LITTLE MUSKEGON RIVER NEAR OAK GROVE, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 781 feet
Nearest Address:
7100-6900 Stephen Miller Dr
Croton, MI 49337
Newaygo County
GPS Coordinates: 43.43085818, -85.5955989
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Weather for Croton, Michigan
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 94°F
L: 62°F

Sat
H: 90°F
L: 67°F

Sun
H: 85°F
L: 56°F

Mon
H: 84°F
L: 58°F

Tue
H: 83°F
L: 66°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 142 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 9:19 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 4:51 PM
Moonset: 11:19 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:34 AM - 7:04 AM4:21 PM - 6:51 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Small Craft Advisory issued July 17 at 7:59PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 7:59 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce visibility to one to two nautical miles. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Holland to Grand Haven MI, Grand Haven to Whitehall MI, Whitehall to Pentwater MI and Pentwater to Manistee MI. * WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM Saturday to 4 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 17 at 7:59PM EDT until July 18 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Fri July 17, 2026, 7:59 PM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce visibility to one to two nautical miles. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and waves 2 to 5 feet expected. * WHERE...Holland to Grand Haven MI, Grand Haven to Whitehall MI, Whitehall to Pentwater MI and Pentwater to Manistee MI. * WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until midnight EDT tonight. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM Saturday to 4 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 124.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 9:19 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 4:51 PM
Moonset: 11:19 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:34 AM - 7:04 AM4:21 PM - 6:51 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 120.29 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 9:18 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 5:37 PM
Moonset: 12:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:21 AM - 7:51 AM5:07 PM - 7:37 PM
Minor Periods
10:52 AM - 12:22 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 9:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 6:20 PM
Moonset: 12:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 22.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:05 AM - 8:35 AM5:50 PM - 8:20 PM
Minor Periods
12:02 AM - 1:32 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 118.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 9:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 7:04 PM
Moonset: 12:59 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 32.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:48 AM - 9:18 AM6:34 PM - 9:04 PM
Minor Periods
1:09 PM - 2:39 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 9:16 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 7:48 PM
Moonset: 12:19 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:32 AM - 10:02 AM7:18 PM - 9:48 PM
Minor Periods
2:16 PM - 3:46 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
