Water Temperature of the Detroit River in Detroit, MI

Current Water Temperature

32.0°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 9:48 AM EST

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Detroit River

Station Name: Detroit
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 594 feet

Nearest Address:
6379 Buelow Ct
Detroit, MI 48209
Wayne County

GPS Coordinates: 42.3000, -83.1000

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Grand River, Fairport Harbor, OH (100.5 mi)
Lake Huron, Harbor Beach, MI (109.3 mi)
Black Creek, Harlan, IN (119.5 mi)

Weather for Detroit, Michigan

Current Weather

72.5°F
Patchy light drizzle
Patchy light drizzle
72.9°F
76.6°F
87%
NNE 11.9 mph
16.4 mph
72.5°F
68.5°F
0.01 in
79%
6 mi
1007 mbar
1.3

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 77°F
L: 65°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 82°F
L: 63°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 84°F
L: 63°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 88°F
L: 68°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 87°F
L: 71°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5 μg/m3
PM10: 5.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 140 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:26 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:51 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 10:39 PM
Moon Transit: 6:50 PM
Moonset: 10:34 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 75.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:20 PM - 8:50 PM
6:20 PM - 8:50 PM

Minor Periods

10:09 PM - 11:39 PM
10:04 AM - 11:34 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

squall watch in effect

Effective: Sun August 2, 2026, 7:57 AM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 10:03 PM

Conditions are favourable for the development of squalls with wind gusts possibly exceeding 35 knots, frequent lightning and poor to very poor visibility in torrential downpours. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are possible today for Lake Erie. The threat should diminish early this evening. ### Poor to very poor visibility may contribute to voyage delays and make marine navigation hazardous. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

Mariners are advised to prepare for potential squalls. Vulnerable vessels are most at risk and should seek safe harbour if underway.


Small Craft Advisory issued August 2 at 3:47AM EDT until August 3 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Effective: Sun August 2, 2026, 3:47 AM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the northeast with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet. * WHERE...Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds and waves are expected this morning and then around 8 PM EDT Sunday with the largest waves expected around 10 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Sunday, August 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
76.5°F
64.9°F
69.3°F
86%
0.39 in
82%
0%
11.9 mph
2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.88 μg/m3
PM10: 5.94 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 160.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:26 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:51 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 10:39 PM
Moon Transit: 6:50 PM
Moonset: 10:34 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 75.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:20 PM - 8:50 PM
6:20 PM - 8:50 PM

Minor Periods

10:09 PM - 11:39 PM
10:04 AM - 11:34 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, August 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
81.6°F
62.6°F
71.4°F
58%
0 in
4%
0%
11.6 mph
7.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.68 μg/m3
PM10: 5.78 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 141.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:28 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:49 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 11:01 PM
Moon Transit: 5:04 AM
Moonset: 11:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 65.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:34 AM - 7:04 AM
5:53 PM - 8:23 PM

Minor Periods

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

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
83.8°F
62.7°F
72.4°F
51%
0 in
2%
0%
7.2 mph
8.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.81 μg/m3
PM10: 14.93 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 203.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 26.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.5 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:29 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:48 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 12:01 AM
Moon Transit: 5:50 AM
Moonset: 12:53 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 54.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:20 AM - 7:50 AM
6:41 PM - 9:11 PM

Minor Periods

12:23 AM - 1:53 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
87.9°F
67.5°F
76.7°F
59%
0.01 in
17%
0%
10.3 mph
5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.93 μg/m3
PM10: 15.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 290.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:30 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:47 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 12:25 AM
Moon Transit: 6:38 AM
Moonset: 2:07 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:08 AM - 8:38 AM
7:32 PM - 10:02 PM

Minor Periods

1:37 PM - 3:07 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
87.3°F
70.7°F
77.1°F
70%
0.05 in
57%
0%
13.2 mph
7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.32 μg/m3
PM10: 9.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 270.22 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:31 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:46 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 12:54 AM
Moon Transit: 7:32 AM
Moonset: 3:24 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 32.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:02 AM - 9:32 AM
8:28 PM - 10:58 PM

Minor Periods

2:54 PM - 4:24 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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