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

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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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Lake Huron, De Tour Village, MI (43.6 mi)
St. Marys River, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (50.5 mi)
St. Marys River, Sault Ste. Marie, MI (50.9 mi)
Seul Choix Bay, Port Inland, MI (53.8 mi)
Lake Michigan, Leland, MI (77.7 mi)
Manistee River, Grayling, MI (78.3 mi)
North Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (78.5 mi)
Au Sable River, Luzerne, MI (82.7 mi)
Thunder Bay River, Alpena, MI (83.7 mi)
South Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (85 mi)
Au Sable River, Mio, MI (86.3 mi)

Weather Near Mackinaw City, Michigan

Current Weather

37.4°F
Light rain
Light rain
26.9°F
37.9°F
93%
SE 20.4 mph
33.2 mph
28.3°F
35.7°F
0.1 in
100%
8 mi
1016 mbar
0.3

Five Day Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
Sun
H: 43°F
L: 36°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 43°F
L: 38°F
Heavy rain
Tue
H: 42°F
L: 34°F
Fog
Wed
H: 44°F
L: 32°F
Moderate rain
Thu
H: 47°F
L: 35°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.75 μg/m3
PM10: 12.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 173.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 91 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 4:54 AM
Moon Transit: 9:46 AM
Moonset: 2:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:16 AM - 11:46 AM

Minor Periods

2:19 PM - 3:49 PM
4:24 AM - 5:54 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 2:22AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 2:22 AM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:30 AM

Rain will continue overspreading eastern upper and far northern lower Michigan through the morning. Rainfall will continue through early tonight. Some of this rain may be heavy at times, especially during any thunderstorms. Shower and thunderstorm activity should taper into Monday. More showers and storms return later Monday night, lasting through Tuesday night, with heavy rainfall once again possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt will be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan, including the following areas, in Eastern Upper Michigan, Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac. In Northern Lower Michigan, Cheboygan, Emmet and Presque Isle. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as ice-covered inland lakes. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.


Sunday, April 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
42.6°F
35.6°F
40°F
88%
1.35 in
89%
0%
24.8 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.59 μg/m3
PM10: 9.38 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 171.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 4:54 AM
Moon Transit: 9:46 AM
Moonset: 2:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:16 AM - 11:46 AM

Minor Periods

2:19 PM - 3:49 PM
4:24 AM - 5:54 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, April 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
43.3°F
38.3°F
41.9°F
99%
0.01 in
82%
0%
24.2 mph
1.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.85 μg/m3
PM10: 6.12 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 161.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 5:14 AM
Moon Transit: 10:32 AM
Moonset: 4:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:02 AM - 12:32 AM

Minor Periods

3:32 PM - 5:02 PM
4:44 AM - 6:14 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
41.5°F
33.7°F
38°F
98%
0.91 in
88%
0%
16.1 mph
1.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.07 μg/m3
PM10: 3.41 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:55 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 30 mins
Moonrise: 5:33 AM
Moon Transit: 11:18 AM
Moonset: 5:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:48 AM - 1:18 PM

Minor Periods

4:47 PM - 6:17 PM
5:03 AM - 6:33 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Fog
44°F
32.4°F
39.6°F
91%
0 in
0%
0%
7.2 mph
1.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.3 μg/m3
PM10: 1.38 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.98 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 33 mins
Moonrise: 5:51 AM
Moon Transit: 11:33 AM
Moonset: 6:34 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:03 AM - 1:33 PM
11:03 AM - 1:33 PM

Minor Periods

6:04 PM - 7:34 PM
5:21 AM - 6:51 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
47°F
35.2°F
39.4°F
93%
0.37 in
84%
0%
17.4 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.43 μg/m3
PM10: 2.67 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 175.27 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:51 AM
Sun Transit: 1:38 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 6:10 AM
Moon Transit: 12:53 AM
Moonset: 7:53 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:42 AM - 3:12 AM
12:23 AM - 2:53 PM

Minor Periods

7:23 PM - 8:53 PM
5:40 AM - 7:10 AM

Action Rating: 5 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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