Water Temperature of Straits of Mackinac Near Mackinaw City, MI

Current Water Temperature

57.2°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 6:40 AM EDT

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Local Points of Interest

Lake Michigan; Mackinac Bridge; Saint Ignace

Straits of Mackinac

Station Name: Mackinac Straits West, Mackinaw City, MI
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Mackinac County

GPS Coordinates: 45.825, -84.772

Nearby Water Temperatures

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St. Marys River, Barbeau, MI (41.2 mi)
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Lake Huron, De Tour Village, MI (43.6 mi)
St. Marys River, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (50.5 mi)
St. Marys River, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (50.9 mi)
Seul Choix Bay, Port Inland, MI (53.8 mi)
Lake Michigan, Leland, MI (77.7 mi)
Manistee River, Grayling, MI (78.3 mi)
North Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (78.5 mi)
Au Sable River, Luzerne, MI (82.7 mi)
Thunder Bay River, Alpena, MI (83.7 mi)
South Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (85 mi)
Au Sable River, Mio, MI (86.3 mi)

Weather Near Mackinaw City, Michigan

Current Weather

25.5°F
Light snow
Light snow
14.1°F
24.3°F
93%
NW 13 mph
19.9 mph
10.1°F
16.7°F
0 in
100%
0 mi
1027 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
Fri
H: 28°F
L: 14°F
Light freezing rain
Sat
H: 29°F
L: 13°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 36°F
L: 26°F
Mist
Mon
H: 33°F
L: 20°F
Moderate rain
Tue
H: 37°F
L: 31°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.35 μg/m3
PM10: 3.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 187.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 98 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 8:01 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 33 mins
Moonrise: 1:58 PM
Moon Transit: 9:56 PM
Moonset: 5:08 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 67.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:42 AM - 12:12 AM
9:26 PM - 11:56 PM

Minor Periods

1:28 PM - 2:58 PM
4:38 AM - 6:08 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued March 27 at 8:17PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri March 27, 2026, 8:17 PM
Expires: Fri March 27, 2026, 11:30 PM

QUICK BURST OF MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW THIS EVENING... A quick burst of moderate to heavy snow is expected to move across the area from northwest to southeast through the next couple hours. Visibility could drop to less than 1 mile at times, and roads could briefly become snow-covered and slick. Worst conditions should last for 30-60 minutes until this line passes...with lingering lake effect snow showers behind it for the rest of the evening into the overnight. Slow down...leave extra space...brake gently and early...and get to your destination safely this evening.


Friday, March 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
28°F
13.5°F
21.4°F
65%
0.09 in
63%
11%
15.2 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.76 μg/m3
PM10: 4.46 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 200.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 8:01 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 33 mins
Moonrise: 1:58 PM
Moon Transit: 9:56 PM
Moonset: 5:08 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 67.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:42 AM - 12:12 AM
9:26 PM - 11:56 PM

Minor Periods

1:28 PM - 2:58 PM
4:38 AM - 6:08 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
29.1°F
13.3°F
24°F
77%
0.02 in
82%
18%
15.9 mph
0.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.9 μg/m3
PM10: 3.88 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 191.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 8:02 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 3:16 PM
Moon Transit: 10:47 PM
Moonset: 5:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 77.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:35 AM - 1:05 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:46 PM - 4:16 PM
5:09 AM - 6:39 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
36.3°F
25.5°F
30.4°F
86%
0 in
0%
0%
10.7 mph
0.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.92 μg/m3
PM10: 7.54 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 196.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:24 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 4:32 PM
Moon Transit: 11:34 PM
Moonset: 6:02 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:24 AM - 1:54 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:02 PM - 5:32 PM
5:32 AM - 7:02 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, March 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Mist
32.9°F
19.6°F
26.9°F
96%
0.04 in
70%
0%
13.9 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.89 μg/m3
PM10: 9.7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 197.99 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 5:44 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:10 AM - 2:40 PM

Minor Periods

5:14 PM - 6:44 PM
5:52 AM - 7:22 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
36.5°F
30.7°F
33.8°F
98%
0.66 in
69%
30%
18.1 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.88 μg/m3
PM10: 8.91 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 180.6 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 8:06 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 6:55 PM
Moon Transit: 12:18 AM
Moonset: 6:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:53 AM - 3:23 PM

Minor Periods

6:25 PM - 7:55 PM
6:09 AM - 7:39 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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