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

Temperature Locations

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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

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South Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (85 mi)
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Weather Near Mackinaw City, Michigan

Current Weather

28.6°F
Overcast
Overcast
18.4°F
28.8°F
63%
NW 12.1 mph
15.7 mph
18.6°F
21.9°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1016 mbar
2.5

Five Day Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
Thu
H: 30°F
L: 24°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Fri
H: 33°F
L: 20°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 30°F
L: 18°F
Blizzard
Sun
H: 28°F
L: 23°F
Blizzard
Mon
H: 15°F
L: 9°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.85 μg/m3
PM10: 2.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 171.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 90 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 4:45 AM
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 AM
9:17 PM - 11:47 PM

Minor Periods

12:03 AM - 1:33 PM
4:15 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.
Thursday, March 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
29.5°F
24.3°F
26.9°F
79%
0.01 in
74%
17%
14.8 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.94 μg/m3
PM10: 2.39 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 4:45 AM
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 AM
9:17 PM - 11:47 PM

Minor Periods

12:03 AM - 1:33 PM
4:15 AM - 5:45 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, March 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
32.7°F
19.7°F
28.2°F
92%
1.22 in
69%
46%
29.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.22 μg/m3
PM10: 2.69 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 166.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:55 AM
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 47 mins
Moonrise: 5:28 AM
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 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

1:06 PM - 2:36 PM
4:58 AM - 6:28 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
30.4°F
17.6°F
23.2°F
75%
0 in
0%
0%
11.4 mph
2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.04 μg/m3
PM10: 2.53 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:53 AM
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 6:02 AM
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 AM
9:50 AM - 12:20 AM

Minor Periods

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
5:32 AM - 7:02 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Blizzard
27.7°F
22.9°F
24.9°F
92%
2.71 in
63%
41%
23 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.31 μg/m3
PM10: 2.67 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 162.61 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:51 AM
Sun Transit: 1:47 PM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 6:30 AM
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 AM
10:39 AM - 1:09 PM

Minor Periods

3:28 PM - 4:58 PM
6:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, March 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Blizzard
14.7°F
9.3°F
13.1°F
91%
0.85 in
86%
65%
24.6 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.17 μg/m3
PM10: 2.68 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 175.31 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:50 AM
Sun Transit: 1:47 PM
Sunset: 7:46 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 6:53 AM
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 AM
11:26 AM - 1:56 PM

Minor Periods

4:42 PM - 6:12 PM
6:23 AM - 7:53 AM

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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