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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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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Weather Near Mackinaw City, Michigan

Current Weather

42.8°F
Light rain
Conditions: Light rain
Humidity: 100%
Feels Like: 35.7°F
Wind: ESE 13.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 21.7 mph
Pressure: 29.41 in
Precipitation: 0.01 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 0 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
Wed
H: 45°F
L: 31°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Thu
H: 32°F
L: 31°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 30°F
L: 28°F
Patchy moderate snow
Sat
H: 31°F
L: 27°F
Light freezing rain
Sun
H: 31°F
L: 29°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.25 μg/m3
PM10: 3.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 232.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 37 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:54 AM
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 12:54 AM
Moon Transit: 5:42 PM
Moonset: 10:42 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:32 AM - 8:02 AM
5:12 PM - 7:42 PM

Minor Periods

10:12 PM - 11:42 PM
12:24 AM - 1:54 PM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wind Advisory issued November 25 at 3:31PM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue November 25, 2025, 3:31 PM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:45 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around loose objects, including blowing and drifting snow. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially in combination with snowfall. Use extra caution.


Winter Weather Advisory issued November 25 at 3:24PM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue November 25, 2025, 3:24 PM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:30 AM

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan late Wednesday through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected Wednesday evening into Thursday morning with continued heavy lake effect across parts of the area through Friday. * WHAT...Lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Locally higher amounts possible near the lakeshore of Presque Isle county. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Alpena, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility at times, making for hazardous travel.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.


Winter Storm Warning issued November 25 at 3:24PM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue November 25, 2025, 3:24 PM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:30 AM

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan late Wednesday through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected Wednesday evening into Thursday morning with continued heavy lake effect across parts of the area through Friday. * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of heaviest snow and winds, most likely Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow covered roads will make for dangerous travel at times.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.


Winter Storm Warning issued November 25 at 3:24PM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue November 25, 2025, 3:24 PM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:30 AM

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan late Wednesday through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected Wednesday evening into Thursday morning with continued heavy lake effect across parts of the area through Friday. * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Central Chippewa and Eastern Mackinac Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.


Winter Weather Advisory issued November 25 at 3:24PM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue November 25, 2025, 3:24 PM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:30 AM

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan late Wednesday through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected Wednesday evening into Thursday morning with continued heavy lake effect across parts of the area through Friday. * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Southeast Chippewa County. * WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility at times, making for hazardous travel.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.


Wind Advisory issued November 25 at 3:31PM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue November 25, 2025, 3:31 PM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:45 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee, and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around loose objects, including blowing and drifting snow. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially in combination with snowfall. Use extra caution.


Winter Storm Warning issued November 25 at 3:24PM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue November 25, 2025, 3:24 PM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:30 AM

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan late Wednesday through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected Wednesday evening into Thursday morning with continued heavy lake effect across parts of the area through Friday. * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Charlevoix, Crawford, Missaukee, Otsego, and Roscommon Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of heaviest snow and winds, most likely Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow covered roads will make for dangerous travel at times.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 41°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Chance of Rain: 88%
Wind: 26.6 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.96 μg/m3
PM10: 4.97 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 227.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 35.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:54 AM
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 12:54 AM
Moon Transit: 5:42 PM
Moonset: 10:42 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:32 AM - 8:02 AM
5:12 PM - 7:42 PM

Minor Periods

10:12 PM - 11:42 PM
12:24 AM - 1:54 PM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate or heavy snow showers
Average Temperature: 31.5°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Chance of Rain: 61%
Wind: 26.6 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 0.95 μg/m3
PM10: 0.97 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:55 AM
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 4:58 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 1:14 PM
Moon Transit: 6:28 PM
Moonset: 11:54 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 46.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:19 AM - 8:49 AM
5:58 PM - 8:28 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:44 AM - 2:14 PM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, November 28, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 29.3°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 22.8 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.13 μg/m3
PM10: 1.23 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 129.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:57 AM
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 1:33 PM
Moon Transit: 7:14 PM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:04 AM - 9:34 AM
6:44 PM - 9:14 PM

Minor Periods

1:03 PM - 2:33 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy moderate snow
Average Temperature: 28.6°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 83%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.23 μg/m3
PM10: 1.23 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 138.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:58 AM
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 59 mins
Moonrise: 1:51 PM
Moon Transit: 8:00 PM
Moonset: 1:08 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:42 PM - 11:12 PM
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Minor Periods

1:21 PM - 2:51 PM
12:38 AM - 2:08 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light freezing rain
Average Temperature: 29.8°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Chance of Rain: 82%
Wind: 16.6 mph
UV Index: 1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.03 μg/m3
PM10: 2.06 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.7 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:59 AM
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 4:56 PM
Daylight: 8 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 2:10 PM
Moon Transit: 8:47 PM
Moonset: 2:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:36 AM - 11:06 AM
8:17 PM - 10:47 PM

Minor Periods

1:40 PM - 3:10 PM
1:54 AM - 3:24 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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