Water Temperature of the Pilgrim River in Houghton, MI

Current Water Temperature

40.3°F 4.6°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
40.3°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: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2:45 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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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)
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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)
Stevenson Creek, Boulder Junction, WI (87.8 mi)

Weather for Houghton, Michigan

Current Weather

33.4°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 84%
Feels Like: 26.6°F
Wind: NNE 6.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 18.6 mph
Pressure: 30.14 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 11.2 mi
UV Index: 0.1

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Moderate Snow
Thu
H: 36°F
L: 32°F
Moderate Snow
Fri
H: 35°F
L: 32°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 39°F
L: 32°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 43°F
L: 32°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 48°F
L: 34°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
0.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
77 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
111 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 29m daylight
Sunrise 7:54 AM
Solar Noon 12:38 PM
Sunset 5:22 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 11:36 AM
Transit 3:26 PM
Moonset 7:17 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:30 AM - 5:00 AM
2:56 PM - 5:26 PM

Minor Periods

11:06 AM - 12:36 PM
6:47 PM - 8:17 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Snow
Average Temperature: 33.6°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 27%
Wind: 13.7 mph
UV Index: 1.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
80.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
111.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 29m daylight
Sunrise 7:54 AM
Solar Noon 12:38 PM
Sunset 5:22 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 11:36 AM
Transit 3:26 PM
Moonset 7:17 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:30 AM - 5:00 AM
2:56 PM - 5:26 PM

Minor Periods

11:06 AM - 12:36 PM
6:47 PM - 8:17 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Snow
Average Temperature: 33.1°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Chance of Rain: 30%
Wind: 10.6 mph
UV Index: 1.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
76.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
111.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 26m daylight
Sunrise 7:55 AM
Solar Noon 12:38 PM
Sunset 5:21 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 12:20 PM
Transit 4:16 PM
Moonset 8:18 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:21 AM - 5:51 AM
3:46 PM - 6:16 PM

Minor Periods

11:50 AM - 1:20 PM
7:48 PM - 9:18 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 36.1°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Chance of Rain: 9%
Wind: 7.7 mph
UV Index: 1.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
76.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
116.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 24m daylight
Sunrise 7:57 AM
Solar Noon 12:38 PM
Sunset 5:20 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 12:55 PM
Transit 5:05 PM
Moonset 9:23 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:11 AM - 6:41 AM
4:35 PM - 7:05 PM

Minor Periods

12:25 PM - 1:55 PM
8:53 PM - 10:23 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 36.1°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 4.8 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
69.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
129.3 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: 40.1°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
63.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
165.3 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
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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