Water Temperature of the Detroit River in Detroit, MI
Current Water Temperature
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: 45%
Feels Like: 80.2°F
Wind: SW 13 mph
Wind Gusts: 17.4 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 8 mi
UV Index: 2.5
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 82°F
L: 50°F

Sat
H: 66°F
L: 49°F

Sun
H: 55°F
L: 40°F

Mon
H: 69°F
L: 43°F

Tue
H: 63°F
L: 41°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 28.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 93 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:31 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 5:34 AM
Moonset: 9:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 60.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:04 AM - 7:34 AM6:28 PM - 8:58 PM
Minor Periods
9:13 AM - 10:43 AM12:55 AM - 2:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 9:43AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Effective: Fri April 18, 2025, 9:43 AM
Expires: Fri April 18, 2025, 8:00 PM
A combination warm temperatures and gusty southerly winds will result in an elevated risk of wildfire spread this afternoon and early evening. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential sources of ignition, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. Fire will have the potential to spread rapidly if dry grasses and tree litter ignite.
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 9:43AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Effective: Fri April 18, 2025, 9:43 AM
Expires: Fri April 18, 2025, 8:00 PM
A combination warm temperatures and gusty southerly winds will result in an elevated risk of wildfire spread this afternoon and early evening. Residents are urged to exercise caution if handling any potential sources of ignition, such as machinery, cigarettes, or matches. Fire will have the potential to spread rapidly if dry grasses and tree litter ignite.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 63.8°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 1.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 23.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:31 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 5:34 AM
Moonset: 9:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 60.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:04 AM - 7:34 AM6:28 PM - 8:58 PM
Minor Periods
9:13 AM - 10:43 AM12:55 AM - 2:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 57.9°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 18.3 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:31 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 6:28 AM
Moonset: 10:42 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:58 AM - 8:28 AM7:22 PM - 9:52 PM
Minor Periods
10:12 AM - 11:42 AM1:48 AM - 3:18 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 47.2°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:31 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 7:22 AM
Moonset: 11:48 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 37.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:52 AM - 9:22 AM8:15 PM - 10:45 PM
Minor Periods
11:18 AM - 12:48 AM2:32 AM - 4:02 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 51.9°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Wind: 22.4 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:31 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 8:14 AM
Moonset: 1:00 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 27.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:44 AM - 10:14 AM9:07 PM - 11:37 PM
Minor Periods
12:30 AM - 2:00 PM3:08 AM - 4:38 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 52°F
Average Humidity: 55%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 9:05 AM
Moonset: 2:14 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 17.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:35 AM - 11:05 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:44 PM - 3:14 PM3:38 AM - 5:08 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5