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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Lower River Rouge, Dearborn, MI (7.8 mi)
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River Raisin, Monroe, MI (32.2 mi)
St. Clair River, Algonac, MI (36.7 mi)
Lake Erie, Marblehead, OH (55.6 mi)
Lake Huron, Lakeport, MI (67.6 mi)
Shiawassee River, Saginaw, MI (84.6 mi)
Saginaw River, Saginaw, MI (88.7 mi)
Lake Erie, Cleveland, OH (91.8 mi)
Tittabawassee River, Freeland, MI (99.3 mi)
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

3.2°F
Overcast
Overcast
-13.1°F
5.1°F
38%
WNW 11.4 mph
14.9 mph
-12.9°F
-16.9°F
0 in
0%
8 mi
1035 mbar
0.4

Five Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Fri
H: 11°F
L: -2°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 8°F
L: -6°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Sun
H: 17°F
L: 7°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 19°F
L: 8°F
Moderate snow
Tue
H: 18°F
L: 4°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.35 μg/m3
PM10: 8.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 284.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 30.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:54 AM
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 5:35 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 10:14 AM
Moon Transit: 9:54 AM
Moonset: 11:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:24 AM - 11:54 AM
9:24 AM - 11:54 AM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:44 AM - 11:14 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 3:56AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:56 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. * WHERE...Southeast Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest conditions are expected between 5 AM and 10 AM this morning. Wind chills will remain well below zero through the rest of today and into Saturday morning.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators inside.
Friday, January 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
11.3°F
-1.8°F
7.1°F
51%
0 in
0%
6%
15.2 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.45 μg/m3
PM10: 4.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 206.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:54 AM
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 5:35 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 10:14 AM
Moon Transit: 9:54 AM
Moonset: 11:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:24 AM - 11:54 AM
9:24 AM - 11:54 AM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:44 AM - 11:14 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
7.7°F
-5.6°F
2°F
66%
0 in
0%
0%
5.6 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.07 μg/m3
PM10: 11.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 421.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 26.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 36.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:53 AM
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 10:35 AM
Moon Transit: 5:18 PM
Moonset: 12:04 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:48 PM - 7:18 PM

Minor Periods

10:05 AM - 11:35 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
17.1°F
7.2°F
11.9°F
80%
0.27 in
84%
27%
9.8 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.39 μg/m3
PM10: 10.67 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 276.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 29.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 36.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:52 AM
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 10:59 AM
Moon Transit: 6:08 PM
Moonset: 12:17 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:10 AM - 8:40 AM
5:38 PM - 8:08 PM

Minor Periods

10:29 AM - 11:59 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, January 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
19.2°F
7.5°F
15.4°F
82%
0 in
0%
6%
13 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.91 μg/m3
PM10: 7.01 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 228.38 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:51 AM
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 47 mins
Moonrise: 11:27 AM
Moon Transit: 7:01 PM
Moonset: 1:32 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:01 AM - 9:31 AM
6:31 PM - 9:01 PM

Minor Periods

10:57 AM - 12:27 AM
1:02 AM - 2:32 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate snow
17.7°F
4.1°F
12.6°F
90%
0.05 in
83%
48%
15.7 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.81 μg/m3
PM10: 9.94 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 251.42 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:50 AM
Sun Transit: 12:45 AM
Sunset: 5:40 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 12:03 AM
Moon Transit: 8:00 PM
Moonset: 2:50 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:57 AM - 10:27 AM
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Minor Periods

11:33 AM - 1:03 PM
2:20 AM - 3:50 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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