Water Temperature of the Pilgrim River in Houghton, MI

Current Water Temperature

43.3°F 6.3°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
43.3°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: Friday, November 6, 2026, 2:45 AM EST

Temperature Locations

View Nearby Locations     View All Michigan Locations     View Locations Near Me

Local Points of Interest

Dodgeville, MI

Sponsored Content

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, 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)
Stevenson Creek, Boulder Junction, WI (87.8 mi)

Weather for Houghton, Michigan

Current Weather

37.5°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 68%
Feels Like: 31.3°F
Wind: NNE 8.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 14.1 mph
Pressure: 30.23 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Overcast
Fri
H: 42°F
L: 34°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 51°F
L: 32°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 49°F
L: 43°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
0.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
79 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
118 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 46m daylight
Sunrise 7:45 AM
Solar Noon 12:37 PM
Sunset 5:30 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:57 AM
Transit 10:34 AM
Moonset 4:00 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:04 AM - 12:34 PM
10:26 PM - 12:56 AM

Minor Periods

4:27 AM - 5:57 AM
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5

Gale Warning issued November 5 at 9:46PM EST until November 6 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Thu November 5, 2026, 9:46 PM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


Small Craft Advisory issued November 5 at 9:46PM EST until November 6 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Thu November 5, 2026, 9:46 PM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft occurring. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 AM EST Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


Small Craft Advisory issued November 6 at 3:25AM EST until November 6 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Marquette MI

Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 3:25 AM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft occurring. * WHERE...Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI, Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 37.9°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 21%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 1.7

Astronomical

Sun
9h 46m daylight
Sunrise 7:45 AM
Solar Noon 12:37 PM
Sunset 5:30 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:57 AM
Transit 10:34 AM
Moonset 4:00 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:04 AM - 12:34 PM
10:26 PM - 12:56 AM

Minor Periods

4:27 AM - 5:57 AM
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 39.8°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 7%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 1.6

Astronomical

Sun
9h 43m daylight
Sunrise 7:46 AM
Solar Noon 12:37 PM
Sunset 5:29 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 6:09 AM
Transit 11:19 AM
Moonset 4:19 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:49 AM - 1:19 PM
11:11 PM - 1:41 AM

Minor Periods

5:39 AM - 7:09 AM
3:49 PM - 5:19 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 46.3°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Chance of Rain: 17%
Wind: 17.4 mph
UV Index: 1.6

Astronomical

Sun
9h 40m daylight
Sunrise 7:48 AM
Solar Noon 12:37 PM
Sunset 5:27 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 7:20 AM
Transit 12:05 PM
Moonset 4:41 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 2:30 AM
11:35 AM - 2:05 PM

Minor Periods

6:50 AM - 8:20 AM
4:11 PM - 5:41 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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