Water Temperature of the Detroit River in Detroit, MI
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Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 9:48 AM EST
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Station Name: Detroit
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 594 feet / 181 meters
Nearest Address:
6379 Buelow Ct
Detroit, MI 48209
Wayne County
GPS Coordinates: 42.3000, -83.1000
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Weather for Detroit, Michigan
Current Weather

Humidity: 58%
Feels Like: 97.4°F
Wind: WSW 12.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 14.4 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 9.6
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 102°F
L: 78°F

Mon
H: 102°F
L: 76°F

Tue
H: 100°F
L: 77°F

Wed
H: 88°F
L: 70°F

Thu
H: 93°F
L: 72°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 133 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:34 PM
Sunset: 9:13 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 10:43 AM
Moonset: 6:38 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:13 AM - 12:43 AM
Minor Periods
6:08 PM - 7:38 PM2:34 AM - 4:04 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 22 at 3:14AM EDT until June 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Effective: Sun June 22, 2025, 3:14 AM
Expires: Sun June 22, 2025, 11:15 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 100 to 105 expected. * WHERE...Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Check with local emergency management officials for information on cooling center availability.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 22 at 3:14AM EDT until June 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Effective: Sun June 22, 2025, 3:14 AM
Expires: Sun June 22, 2025, 11:15 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 100 to 105 expected. * WHERE...Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Check with local emergency management officials for information on cooling center availability.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 22 at 3:14AM EDT until June 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Effective: Sun June 22, 2025, 3:14 AM
Expires: Sun June 22, 2025, 11:15 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values 100 to 105 expected. * WHERE...Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Check with local emergency management officials for information on cooling center availability.
Heat Advisory issued June 22 at 3:14AM EDT until June 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Effective: Sun June 22, 2025, 3:14 AM
Expires: Sun June 22, 2025, 11:15 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values 98 to 102 expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Check with local emergency management officials for information on cooling center availability.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 88.7°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 2.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:34 PM
Sunset: 9:13 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 10:43 AM
Moonset: 6:38 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:13 AM - 12:43 AM
Minor Periods
6:08 PM - 7:38 PM2:34 AM - 4:04 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 88.6°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Wind: 13.4 mph
UV Index: 2.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:34 PM
Sunset: 9:13 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 11:45 AM
Moonset: 7:57 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:15 AM - 1:45 PM
Minor Periods
7:27 PM - 8:57 PM3:13 AM - 4:43 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 88.6°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:35 PM
Sunset: 9:13 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 12:49 AM
Moonset: 9:08 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:44 AM - 3:14 AM12:19 AM - 2:49 PM
Minor Periods
8:38 PM - 10:08 PM4:04 AM - 5:34 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 79.8°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 29.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.64 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:35 PM
Sunset: 9:13 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 1:54 PM
Moonset: 10:07 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:50 AM - 4:20 AM1:24 PM - 3:54 PM
Minor Periods
9:37 PM - 11:07 PM5:07 AM - 6:37 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.5°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 41.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:35 PM
Sunset: 9:13 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 2:56 PM
Moonset: 10:52 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:53 AM - 5:23 AM2:26 PM - 4:56 PM
Minor Periods
10:22 PM - 11:52 PM6:20 AM - 7:50 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5