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

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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

73.9°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
77.4°F
76.5°F
83%
SW 11.9 mph
20.5 mph
72.3°F
64°F
0 in
50%
8 mi
1002 mbar
0.4

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 92°F
L: 68°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 74°F
L: 57°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 80°F
L: 59°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 82°F
L: 63°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 85°F
L: 65°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 7.5 μg/m3
PM10: 7.7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 198 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 90 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 9:03 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 2:33 PM
Moon Transit: 7:38 PM
Moonset: 12:11 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:42 AM - 10:12 AM
7:08 PM - 9:38 PM

Minor Periods

2:03 PM - 3:33 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Small Craft Advisory issued July 20 at 3:56PM EDT until July 21 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Effective: Mon July 20, 2026, 3:56 PM
Expires: Tue July 21, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the west with gusts up to 27 knots. The largest significant waves will be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet. * WHERE...In Lake St Clair, Lake St Clair. In Lake Erie, Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 4 AM EDT Tuesday with the largest waves expected around 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
91.9°F
68.3°F
77.8°F
62%
0 in
17%
0%
14.3 mph
7.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.32 μg/m3
PM10: 8.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 200.71 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.42 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 9:03 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 2:33 PM
Moon Transit: 7:38 PM
Moonset: 12:11 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:42 AM - 10:12 AM
7:08 PM - 9:38 PM

Minor Periods

2:03 PM - 3:33 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
74°F
57.1°F
64.4°F
49%
0 in
5%
0%
12.8 mph
7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.08 μg/m3
PM10: 4.21 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:16 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 9:02 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 3:38 PM
Moon Transit: 8:23 PM
Moonset: 12:35 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:27 AM - 10:57 AM
7:53 PM - 10:23 PM

Minor Periods

3:08 PM - 4:38 PM
12:05 AM - 1:35 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
79.6°F
59.2°F
68.8°F
43%
0 in
1%
0%
8.3 mph
7.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.55 μg/m3
PM10: 8.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 159.71 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.58 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:17 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 9:01 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 4:43 PM
Moon Transit: 9:11 PM
Moonset: 1:02 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:14 AM - 11:44 AM
8:41 PM - 11:11 PM

Minor Periods

4:13 PM - 5:43 PM
12:32 AM - 2:02 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, July 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
81.6°F
62.7°F
71.9°F
49%
0 in
2%
0%
10.1 mph
7.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.4 μg/m3
PM10: 13.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 179.44 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:18 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 9:00 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 5:44 PM
Moon Transit: 10:01 PM
Moonset: 1:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:14 PM - 6:44 PM
1:05 AM - 2:35 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
84.8°F
65.2°F
74.8°F
52%
0 in
3%
0%
10.3 mph
7


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 20.99 μg/m3
PM10: 21.14 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 320.44 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 43.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.11 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:18 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:59 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 6:41 PM
Moon Transit: 10:52 PM
Moonset: 2:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:54 AM - 1:24 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

6:11 PM - 7:41 PM
1:46 AM - 3:16 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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