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)
River Rouge, Detroit, MI (9.4 mi)
Clinton River, Sterling Heights, MI (22 mi)
Clinton River, Mt. Clemens, MI (22.6 mi)
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

32.2°F
Clear
Clear
22.2°F
32°F
69%
W 13.9 mph
19.8 mph
23.3°F
25°F
0 in
25%
9 mi
1013 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 42°F
L: 32°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 38°F
L: 26°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 43°F
L: 27°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 41°F
L: 25°F
Light freezing rain
Wed
H: 37°F
L: 23°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.75 μg/m3
PM10: 7.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:01 AM
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:19 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 12:38 AM
Moon Transit: 6:14 AM
Moonset: 11:41 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 46.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:44 AM - 8:14 AM
7:01 PM - 9:31 PM

Minor Periods

11:11 AM - 12:41 AM
12:08 AM - 1:38 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
41.5°F
31.8°F
36.8°F
83%
0.1 in
88%
0%
15.9 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.04 μg/m3
PM10: 10.22 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 346.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 32.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 27.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:01 AM
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:19 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 12:38 AM
Moon Transit: 6:14 AM
Moonset: 11:41 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 46.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:44 AM - 8:14 AM
7:01 PM - 9:31 PM

Minor Periods

11:11 AM - 12:41 AM
12:08 AM - 1:38 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
37.9°F
25.9°F
31°F
75%
0 in
0%
7%
16.8 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.12 μg/m3
PM10: 4.72 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 202.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:00 AM
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:21 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 1:41 AM
Moon Transit: 6:56 AM
Moonset: 12:02 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:26 AM - 8:56 AM
7:44 PM - 10:14 PM

Minor Periods

11:32 AM - 1:02 PM
1:11 AM - 2:41 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, January 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
42.8°F
26.8°F
32.2°F
76%
0 in
0%
0%
14.8 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.33 μg/m3
PM10: 7.08 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 220.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:00 AM
Sun Transit: 12:40 AM
Sunset: 5:22 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 2:45 AM
Moon Transit: 7:39 AM
Moonset: 12:27 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:09 AM - 9:39 AM
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Minor Periods

11:57 AM - 1:27 PM
2:15 AM - 3:45 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
40.5°F
25.2°F
33.3°F
86%
0 in
0%
0%
14.3 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.67 μg/m3
PM10: 12.47 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 246 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 37.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:00 AM
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 5:23 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 3:49 AM
Moon Transit: 8:25 AM
Moonset: 12:56 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:55 AM - 10:25 AM
9:16 PM - 11:46 PM

Minor Periods

12:26 AM - 1:56 PM
3:19 AM - 4:49 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
36.6°F
23.1°F
33.6°F
75%
0.02 in
88%
12%
15 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.25 μg/m3
PM10: 7.6 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 212.99 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 46.15 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:59 AM
Sun Transit: 12:41 AM
Sunset: 5:24 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 4:53 AM
Moon Transit: 9:14 AM
Moonset: 1:32 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:44 AM - 11:14 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

1:02 PM - 2:32 PM
4:23 AM - 5:53 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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