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

Lake Huron, Bois Blanc Island, MI (30.8 mi)
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St. Marys River, Barbeau, MI (41.2 mi)
St. Marys River, Barbeau, MI (41.7 mi)
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

14.7°F
Overcast
Overcast
-3°F
12.1°F
67%
N 20.8 mph
26.7 mph
-8.4°F
7.4°F
0.01 in
100%
9 mi
1009 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Light snow
Wed
H: 22°F
L: 8°F
Partly Cloudy
Thu
H: 19°F
L: 8°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Fri
H: 25°F
L: 22°F
Moderate snow
Sat
H: 22°F
L: 7°F
Light snow
Sun
H: 12°F
L: -1°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.05 μg/m3
PM10: 1.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 141.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 5:20 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 5:15 AM
Moon Transit: 9:21 AM
Moonset: 1:22 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:51 AM - 11:21 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

12:52 AM - 2:22 PM
4:45 AM - 6:15 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 2:45AM EST until January 14 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 2:45 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Western Chippewa County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and times of near whiteout conditions from blowing snow.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light snow
22.3°F
8°F
17.3°F
84%
0.09 in
72%
57%
21.9 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 0.99 μg/m3
PM10: 1.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 160.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 5:20 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 5:15 AM
Moon Transit: 9:21 AM
Moonset: 1:22 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:51 AM - 11:21 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

12:52 AM - 2:22 PM
4:45 AM - 6:15 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
18.6°F
7.7°F
12.6°F
81%
0 in
0%
0%
16.6 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.14 μg/m3
PM10: 1.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 5:21 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 6:17 AM
Moon Transit: 10:12 AM
Moonset: 2:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:42 AM - 12:12 AM

Minor Periods

1:35 PM - 3:05 PM
5:47 AM - 7:17 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
25.3°F
21.6°F
23.2°F
89%
0.14 in
65%
21%
16.1 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.19 μg/m3
PM10: 2.26 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 165.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.64 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 5:22 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 7:11 AM
Moon Transit: 11:04 AM
Moonset: 2:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:34 AM - 1:04 PM

Minor Periods

2:29 PM - 3:59 PM
6:41 AM - 8:11 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate snow
21.9°F
7.2°F
16.4°F
92%
0.06 in
83%
72%
13.2 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1 μg/m3
PM10: 1.01 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 159.76 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 5:24 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 7:57 AM
Moon Transit: 11:57 AM
Moonset: 4:02 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:27 AM - 1:57 PM

Minor Periods

3:32 PM - 5:02 PM
7:27 AM - 8:57 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light snow
12.1°F
-1.4°F
6.4°F
90%
0.01 in
86%
32%
15.2 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.41 μg/m3
PM10: 1.41 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 178.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 60 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 5:25 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 8:33 AM
Moon Transit: 12:48 AM
Moonset: 5:11 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:36 AM - 3:06 AM
12:18 AM - 2:48 PM

Minor Periods

4:41 PM - 6:11 PM
8:03 AM - 9:33 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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