Water Temperature of Straits of Mackinac Near Mackinaw City, MI

Current Water Temperature

46.8°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, November 11, 2023, 9:25 AM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Lake Michigan; Mackinac Bridge; Saint Ignace

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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 / 175 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Mackinac County

GPS Coordinates: 45.825, -84.772

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Thunder Bay River, Alpena, MI (83.7 mi)
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Au Sable River, Mio, MI (86.3 mi)

Weather Near Mackinaw City, Michigan

Current Weather

55.9°F
Partly Cloudy
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Humidity: 72%
Feels Like: 53.3°F
Wind: WNW 10.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 15.9 mph
Pressure: 30.02 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 67°F
L: 56°F
Heavy rain
Wed
H: 69°F
L: 58°F
Moderate rain
Thu
H: 61°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 64°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 65°F
L: 55°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 1.11 μg/m3
PM10: 1.11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 266.4 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 10:31 AM
Moon Transit: 4:10 PM
Moonset: 9:39 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:03 AM - 6:33 AM
3:40 PM - 6:10 PM

Minor Periods

9:09 PM - 10:39 PM
10:01 AM - 11:31 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 25 at 4:44PM EDT until August 26 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon August 25, 2025, 4:44 PM
Expires: Tue August 26, 2025, 12:45 AM

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves of 4 to 6 feet and rip currents. * WHERE...Presque Isle County. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 61°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 1.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.75 μg/m3
PM10: 1.78 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 270.91 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 10:31 AM
Moon Transit: 4:10 PM
Moonset: 9:39 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:03 AM - 6:33 AM
3:40 PM - 6:10 PM

Minor Periods

9:09 PM - 10:39 PM
10:01 AM - 11:31 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 63°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Chance of Rain: 83%
Wind: 19.9 mph
UV Index: 1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.88 μg/m3
PM10: 5.99 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 269.66 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:54 AM
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 11:37 AM
Moon Transit: 4:51 PM
Moonset: 9:56 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:43 AM - 7:13 AM
4:21 PM - 6:51 PM

Minor Periods

9:26 PM - 10:56 PM
11:07 AM - 12:37 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 57.8°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 83%
Wind: 16.8 mph
UV Index: 1.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.14 μg/m3
PM10: 5.26 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 271.36 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:56 AM
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 12:44 AM
Moon Transit: 5:34 PM
Moonset: 10:16 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 21.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:25 AM - 7:55 AM
5:04 PM - 7:34 PM

Minor Periods

9:46 PM - 11:16 PM
12:14 AM - 1:44 PM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, August 29, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 58°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 1.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.46 μg/m3
PM10: 2.48 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 258.86 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 1:51 PM
Moon Transit: 6:19 PM
Moonset: 10:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 31.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:09 AM - 8:39 AM
5:49 PM - 8:19 PM

Minor Periods

10:10 PM - 11:40 PM
1:21 PM - 2:51 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 58.6°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 4.9 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 2:58 PM
Moon Transit: 7:07 PM
Moonset: 11:11 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:56 AM - 9:26 AM
6:37 PM - 9:07 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:28 PM - 3:58 PM

Action Rating: 3 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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