Water Temperature of the Pilgrim River in Houghton, MI

Current Water Temperature

32.5°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 1:45 AM EST

Temperature Locations

View Nearby Locations     View All Michigan Locations     View Locations Near Me

Local Points of Interest

Dodgeville, MI

Pilgrim River

Station Name: PILGRIM RIVER AT PARADISE RD NR DODGEVILLE, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 673 feet

Nearest Address:
Paradise Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
Houghton County

GPS Coordinates: 47.0840943, -88.5506792

Nearby Water Temperatures

Keweenaw Bay, Jacobsville, MI (10.7 mi)
Lake Superior, Calumet, MI (13.1 mi)
Falls River, L'Anse, MI (24.7 mi)
Sturgeon River, Pelkie, MI (25.3 mi)
Salmon Trout River, Champion, MI (38 mi)
East Branch Salmon Trout River, Powell, MI (38.9 mi)
Middle Branch Escanaba River, , MI (51.2 mi)
Middle Branch Escanaba River, Humboldt, MI (52.1 mi)
West Branch Ontonagon River, Bergland, MI (58.3 mi)
Lake Superior, Lake Superior, MI (60.8 mi)
Washington Creek, Windigo, MI (64.2 mi)
Lake Superior, Marquette, MI (66.7 mi)
Presque Isle River, Tula, MI (68.8 mi)
Lake Superior, Isle Royale, MI (76 mi)
Grand Portage River, Grand Portage, MN (80.5 mi)

Weather for Houghton, Michigan

Current Weather

26.1°F
Clear
Clear
23.9°F
29.2°F
81%
WSW 2.2 mph
4.2 mph
25.6°F
20.4°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1016 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 35°F
L: 24°F
Blowing snow
Wed
H: 28°F
L: 26°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 35°F
L: 26°F
Heavy snow
Fri
H: 29°F
L: 21°F
Light freezing rain
Sat
H: 24°F
L: 16°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.33 μg/m3
PM10: 5.53 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 177.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:55 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 6:22 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 8:08 AM
Moon Transit: 1:21 PM
Moonset: 6:48 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:40 AM - 3:10 AM
12:51 AM - 3:21 PM

Minor Periods

6:18 PM - 7:48 PM
7:38 AM - 9:08 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
34.5°F
24.3°F
29.6°F
82%
0 in
0%
0%
16.1 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.27 μg/m3
PM10: 4.94 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 184.47 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:55 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 6:22 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 8:08 AM
Moon Transit: 1:21 PM
Moonset: 6:48 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:40 AM - 3:10 AM
12:51 AM - 3:21 PM

Minor Periods

6:18 PM - 7:48 PM
7:38 AM - 9:08 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Blowing snow
28.4°F
25.5°F
27.1°F
91%
2.18 in
87%
43%
25.3 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.18 μg/m3
PM10: 2.62 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 165.51 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:54 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 6:24 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 30 mins
Moonrise: 8:25 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 8:03 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:26 AM - 3:56 AM

Minor Periods

7:33 PM - 9:03 PM
7:55 AM - 9:25 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
34.9°F
26.4°F
29.8°F
91%
0 in
0%
0%
14.8 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.06 μg/m3
PM10: 1.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 172.91 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:52 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 6:25 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 33 mins
Moonrise: 8:42 AM
Moon Transit: 4:07 PM
Moonset: 9:19 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:11 AM - 4:41 AM
3:37 PM - 6:07 PM

Minor Periods

8:49 PM - 10:19 PM
8:12 AM - 9:42 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, February 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy snow
28.6°F
20.9°F
27.4°F
96%
0.42 in
80%
56%
13.9 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.46 μg/m3
PM10: 1.54 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.79 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:50 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 6:27 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 8:58 AM
Moon Transit: 3:39 PM
Moonset: 10:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:09 PM - 5:39 PM

Minor Periods

10:07 PM - 11:37 PM
8:28 AM - 9:58 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, February 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
23.8°F
16°F
20°F
92%
0.09 in
71%
62%
10.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.41 μg/m3
PM10: 1.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.28 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:48 AM
Sun Transit: 1:07 PM
Sunset: 6:28 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 9:17 AM
Moon Transit: 4:28 PM
Moonset: 11:58 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:45 AM - 6:15 AM
3:58 PM - 6:28 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:47 AM - 10:17 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.

Webcams Near Houghton, MI

Sponsored Content