Water Temperature of Straits of Mackinac Near Mackinaw City, MI

Current Water Temperature

53.6°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, November 1, 2026, 10:40 PM 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

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Mackinac County

GPS Coordinates: 45.825, -84.772

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Weather Near Mackinaw City, Michigan

Current Weather

61.1°F
Light rain shower
Conditions: Light rain shower
Humidity: 88%
Feels Like: 56.1°F
Wind: S 13.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 19.2 mph
Pressure: 29.56 in
Precipitation: 0.03 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 64°F
L: 56°F
Light drizzle
Thu
H: 55°F
L: 40°F
Blizzard
Fri
H: 42°F
L: 37°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.1 μg/m3
PM10: 1.3 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 147 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:21 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 2:17 AM
Moon Transit: 8:51 AM
Moonset: 3:11 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 18.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:21 AM - 10:51 AM
9:26 PM - 11:56 PM

Minor Periods

2:41 PM - 4:11 PM
1:47 AM - 3:17 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Small Craft Advisory issued November 4 at 9:54AM EST until November 6 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed November 4, 2026, 9:54 AM
Expires: Wed November 4, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest waves around 8 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


Small Craft Advisory issued November 4 at 2:14PM EST until November 6 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed November 4, 2026, 2:14 PM
Expires: Wed November 4, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 8 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Lake Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


Small Craft Advisory issued November 4 at 9:54AM EST until November 5 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed November 4, 2026, 9:54 AM
Expires: Wed November 4, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the south and highest waves around 7 feet. * WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


Small Craft Advisory issued November 4 at 2:14PM EST until November 5 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed November 4, 2026, 2:14 PM
Expires: Wed November 4, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the south and highest waves around 6 feet. * WHERE...St Ignace to False Detour Channel, Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 60.1°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 13.6 mph
UV Index: 1.5

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:21 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 2:17 AM
Moon Transit: 8:51 AM
Moonset: 3:11 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 18.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:21 AM - 10:51 AM
9:26 PM - 11:56 PM

Minor Periods

2:41 PM - 4:11 PM
1:47 AM - 3:17 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light drizzle
Average Temperature: 50.1°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Chance of Rain: 90%
Wind: 32.4 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:25 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:19 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 3:29 AM
Moon Transit: 9:35 AM
Moonset: 3:28 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:05 AM - 11:35 AM

Minor Periods

2:58 PM - 4:28 PM
2:59 AM - 4:29 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Blizzard
Average Temperature: 38.9°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Chance of Rain: 91%
Wind: 26.4 mph
UV Index: 0.4

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:18 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 4:40 AM
Moon Transit: 10:18 AM
Moonset: 3:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:48 AM - 12:18 AM

Minor Periods

3:16 PM - 4:46 PM
4:10 AM - 5:40 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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