Water Temperature of the Detroit River in Detroit, MI

Current Water Temperature

32.0°F 0.0°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
32.0°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

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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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

32.2°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 84%
Feels Like: 25.3°F
Wind: NW 5.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 13.4 mph
Pressure: 30.01 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 11.5 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Sat
H: 42°F
L: 32°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 47°F
L: 33°F
Mainly Sunny
Mon
H: 50°F
L: 40°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 54°F
L: 41°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 56°F
L: 42°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
3.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
42 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
16 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
163 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 49m daylight
Sunrise 7:22 AM
Solar Noon 12:16 PM
Sunset 5:11 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 12:13 PM
Transit 4:42 PM
Moonset 9:19 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:48 AM - 6:18 AM
4:12 PM - 6:42 PM

Minor Periods

11:43 AM - 1:13 PM
8:49 PM - 10:19 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 36.1°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Chance of Rain: 6%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 2.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
46 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
13.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
156 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 49m daylight
Sunrise 7:22 AM
Solar Noon 12:16 PM
Sunset 5:11 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 12:13 PM
Transit 4:42 PM
Moonset 9:19 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:48 AM - 6:18 AM
4:12 PM - 6:42 PM

Minor Periods

11:43 AM - 1:13 PM
8:49 PM - 10:19 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 40.5°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 7 mph
UV Index: 1.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
41.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
20.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
178.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 47m daylight
Sunrise 7:23 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:10 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:43 PM
Transit 5:29 PM
Moonset 10:23 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:36 AM - 7:06 AM
4:59 PM - 7:29 PM

Minor Periods

12:13 PM - 1:43 PM
9:53 PM - 11:23 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Mainly Sunny
Average Temperature: 44.4°F
Average Humidity: 56%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 5.6 mph
UV Index: 2.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
11.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
11.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
24.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
37 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
2.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
305.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 45m daylight
Sunrise 7:24 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:09 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 1:09 PM
Transit 6:13 PM
Moonset 11:27 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:21 AM - 7:51 AM
5:43 PM - 8:13 PM

Minor Periods

12:39 PM - 2:09 PM
10:57 PM - 12:27 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 46.4°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 2.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
13.4 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
13.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
25.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
28.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
3.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
289.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 43m daylight
Sunrise 7:25 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:09 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 54%
Moonrise 1:31 PM
Transit 6:56 PM
Moonset 1:57 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:05 AM - 8:35 AM
6:26 PM - 8:56 PM

Minor Periods

1:27 AM - 2:57 AM
1:01 PM - 2:31 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 48.4°F
Average Humidity: 52%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 2.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
15.8 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
15.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
16.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
30.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
2.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
262.9 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 41m daylight
Sunrise 7:27 AM
Solar Noon 12:17 PM
Sunset 5:08 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 65%
Moonrise 1:52 PM
Transit 7:39 PM
Moonset 12:32 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:48 AM - 9:18 AM
7:09 PM - 9:39 PM

Minor Periods

12:02 AM - 1:32 AM
1:22 PM - 2:52 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
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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