Water Temperature of Straits of Mackinac Near Mackinaw City, MI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 6:40 AM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Lake Michigan; Mackinac Bridge; Saint IgnaceStation 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
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Lake Huron, De Tour Village, MI (43.6 mi)
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St. Marys River, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (50.9 mi)
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Au Sable River, Luzerne, MI (82.7 mi)
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Weather Near Mackinaw City, Michigan
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 30°F
L: 24°F

Fri
H: 33°F
L: 20°F

Sat
H: 30°F
L: 18°F

Sun
H: 28°F
L: 23°F

Mon
H: 15°F
L: 9°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 90 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 8:37 AM
Moonset: 12:33 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:07 AM - 10:37 AM9:17 PM - 11:47 PM
Minor Periods
12:03 AM - 1:33 PM4:15 AM - 5:45 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Winter Storm Watch issued March 12 at 3:06AM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 3:06 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 11 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From this evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 12 at 12:00PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 12:00 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 12 at 12:00PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 12:00 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 8:37 AM
Moonset: 12:33 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:07 AM - 10:37 AM9:17 PM - 11:47 PM
Minor Periods
12:03 AM - 1:33 PM4:15 AM - 5:45 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 9:29 AM
Moonset: 1:36 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:59 AM - 11:29 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:06 PM - 2:36 PM4:58 AM - 6:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 10:20 AM
Moonset: 2:45 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:50 AM - 12:20 AM
Minor Periods
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM5:32 AM - 7:02 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:47 PM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 11:09 AM
Moonset: 3:58 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:39 AM - 1:09 PM
Minor Periods
3:28 PM - 4:58 PM6:00 AM - 7:30 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:47 PM
Sunset: 7:46 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 11:56 AM
Moonset: 5:12 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:26 AM - 1:56 PM
Minor Periods
4:42 PM - 6:12 PM6:23 AM - 7:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
