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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St. Marys River, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (50.5 mi)
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Seul Choix Bay, Port Inland, MI (53.8 mi)
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Au Sable River, Luzerne, MI (82.7 mi)
Thunder Bay River, Alpena, MI (83.7 mi)
South Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (85.0 mi)
Au Sable River, Mio, MI (86.3 mi)

Weather Near Mackinaw City, Michigan

Current Weather

43.5°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 61%
Feels Like: 36.1°F
Wind: WNW 15.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 24 mph
Pressure: 30.01 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 3

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 43°F
L: 36°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 36°F
L: 30°F
Heavy rain
Mon
H: 38°F
L: 33°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 41°F
L: 36°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 42°F
L: 39°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 0.56 μg/m3
PM10: 0.56 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 316.35 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 90 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 2:43 AM
Moon Transit: 6:35 AM
Moonset: 10:31 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:05 AM - 8:35 AM
7:15 PM - 9:45 PM

Minor Periods

10:01 AM - 11:31 AM
2:13 AM - 3:43 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 38.9°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 16.6 mph
UV Index: 1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.54 μg/m3
PM10: 1.64 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 329.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 2:43 AM
Moon Transit: 6:35 AM
Moonset: 10:31 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:05 AM - 8:35 AM
7:15 PM - 9:45 PM

Minor Periods

10:01 AM - 11:31 AM
2:13 AM - 3:43 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 34°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 16.8 mph
UV Index: 1.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.04 μg/m3
PM10: 2.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 293.56 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:44 AM
Sun Transit: 1:37 PM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 3:24 AM
Moon Transit: 7:29 AM
Moonset: 11:40 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 37.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:59 AM - 9:29 AM
8:09 PM - 10:39 PM

Minor Periods

11:10 AM - 12:40 AM
2:54 AM - 4:24 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, April 21, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 36.3°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 28.9 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.72 μg/m3
PM10: 9.98 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 294.52 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:42 AM
Sun Transit: 1:37 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 3:58 AM
Moon Transit: 8:21 AM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 27.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:51 AM - 10:21 AM
9:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Minor Periods

12:24 AM - 1:54 PM
3:28 AM - 4:58 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 38.7°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 20.1 mph
UV Index: 0.9

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.15 μg/m3
PM10: 2.24 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 296.67 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Sun Transit: 1:37 PM
Sunset: 8:36 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 4:25 AM
Moon Transit: 9:12 AM
Moonset: 2:12 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 17.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:42 AM - 11:12 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

1:42 PM - 3:12 PM
3:55 AM - 5:25 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 40.1°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Chance of Rain: 88%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.55 μg/m3
PM10: 1.72 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 305.68 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:39 AM
Sun Transit: 1:37 PM
Sunset: 8:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 4:47 AM
Moon Transit: 10:02 AM
Moonset: 3:31 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:32 AM - 12:02 AM

Minor Periods

3:01 PM - 4:31 PM
4:17 AM - 5:47 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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