Water Temperature of the Pilgrim River in Houghton, MI

Current Water Temperature

35.8°F 2.1°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
35.8°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, November 15, 2026, 4:45 AM EST

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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

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Marine Weather for the Pilgrim River in Houghton, MI

Marine Weather

Coastal & Marine Conditions
Open-Meteo Marine
0.5ft 0.1 m
Calm / Flat Smooth waters with minimal wave motion.
Wave Period 2.7s
Wave Direction 25° NNE
Swell Waves
0.5 ft
2.7s • 32° NNE
Wind Waves / Chop
0.3 ft
1.5s • 249° WSW
High and low tide forecasts are not applicable for freshwater lake stations.

5-Day Marine Wave Forecast

Today
Nov 15
0.9 ft
3.5s • NNW
Mon
Nov 16
3.0 ft
4.3s • WSW
Tue
Nov 17
3.1 ft
4.4s • WSW
Wed
Nov 18
2.3 ft
3.9s • SW
Thu
Nov 19
6.3 ft
5.6s • WSW

Weather for Houghton, Michigan

Current Weather

33.1°F
Mainly Sunny
Conditions: Mainly Sunny
Humidity: 90%
Feels Like: 28.4°F
Wind: SSW 1.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 4.5 mph
Pressure: 30.35 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 39%
Visibility: 8.8 mi
UV Index: 1

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Fog
Sun
H: 42°F
L: 28°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 51°F
L: 32°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 56°F
L: 38°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 55°F
L: 46°F
Light Drizzle
Thu
H: 55°F
L: 47°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
0.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
61 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
130 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 21m daylight
Sunrise 7:58 AM
Solar Noon 12:38 PM
Sunset 5:19 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 1:21 PM
Transit 5:51 PM
Moonset 10:31 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:58 AM - 7:28 AM
5:21 PM - 7:51 PM

Minor Periods

12:51 PM - 2:21 PM
10:01 PM - 11:31 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Fog
Average Temperature: 34°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 5.8 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
69 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
130.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 21m daylight
Sunrise 7:58 AM
Solar Noon 12:38 PM
Sunset 5:19 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 1:21 PM
Transit 5:51 PM
Moonset 10:31 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:58 AM - 7:28 AM
5:21 PM - 7:51 PM

Minor Periods

12:51 PM - 2:21 PM
10:01 PM - 11:31 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 39.7°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 9.9 mph
UV Index: 1.9

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
63.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
133 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 18m daylight
Sunrise 7:59 AM
Solar Noon 12:39 PM
Sunset 5:18 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 1:43 PM
Transit 6:36 PM
Moonset 11:39 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:44 AM - 8:14 AM
6:06 PM - 8:36 PM

Minor Periods

1:13 PM - 2:43 PM
11:09 PM - 12:39 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 46.8°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
63 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
140.9 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 16m daylight
Sunrise 8:01 AM
Solar Noon 12:39 PM
Sunset 5:17 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 54%
Moonrise 2:02 PM
Transit 7:19 PM
Moonset 2:27 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:27 AM - 8:57 AM
6:49 PM - 9:19 PM

Minor Periods

1:57 AM - 3:27 AM
1:32 PM - 3:02 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 50.2°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.4 mph
UV Index: 2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
64.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.8 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
138.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 13m daylight
Sunrise 8:02 AM
Solar Noon 12:39 PM
Sunset 5:16 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 65%
Moonrise 2:19 PM
Transit 8:01 PM
Moonset 12:48 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:10 AM - 9:40 AM
7:31 PM - 10:01 PM

Minor Periods

12:18 AM - 1:48 AM
1:49 PM - 3:19 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Thursday, November 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 51.3°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 22%
Wind: 16.7 mph
UV Index: 1.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
51.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
142.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 11m daylight
Sunrise 8:04 AM
Solar Noon 12:39 PM
Sunset 5:15 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous • 75%
Moonrise 2:35 PM
Transit 12:00 PM
Moonset 1:58 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
11:55 PM - 2:25 AM

Minor Periods

1:28 AM - 2:58 AM
2:05 PM - 3:35 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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