Water Temperature of the St. Joseph River in Niles, MI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, January 25, 2026, 7:45 PM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Riverfront Park; Orchard ParkStation Name: ST. JOSEPH RIVER AT NILES, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 646 feet
Nearest Address:
2–10 E Main St
Niles, MI 49120
Berrien County
GPS Coordinates: 41.8292138, -86.2597325
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Kankakee River, Dunns Bridge, IN (55.8 mi)
Deep River, Lake Station, IN (56.2 mi)
Kalamazoo River, Fennville, MI (57.3 mi)
Little Calumet River, Gary, IN (61.9 mi)
Indiana Harbor Canal, East Chicago, IN (63.6 mi)
Lake Michigan, Holland, MI (65.3 mi)
Grand Calumet River, Hammond, IN (65.6 mi)
Hart Ditch, Munster, IN (65.7 mi)
Weather for Niles, Michigan
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 15°F
L: -3°F

Tue
H: 16°F
L: 5°F

Wed
H: 17°F
L: 10°F

Thu
H: 18°F
L: 12°F

Fri
H: 15°F
L: -14°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 5:53 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 7:14 PM
Moonset: 1:44 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:48 AM - 9:18 AM6:44 PM - 9:14 PM
Minor Periods
11:12 AM - 12:42 AM1:14 AM - 2:44 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 1:15PM EST until January 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:15 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:15 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From 6 PM Monday to 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 11:04AM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:04 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:15 PM
* WHAT...Snow. Storm total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts possible. This includes a combined system snow and lake effect snow that follows behind the system through Monday morning. The greatest totals will be closer to Lake Michigan. The Monday morning commute will likely be affected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates may reach 1 to 2 inches per hour briefly in association with heavier lake effect snow showers Monday morning.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 6:17PM EST until January 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 6:17 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 21 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From 6 PM Monday to 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills may rise to 5 below to 15 below briefly Monday afternoon, but will drop again by Monday evening.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 2:31PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:31 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:45 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts possible due to stronger lake effect snow bands. Most of the additional snow accumulation will be in association with lake effect snow showers tonight into Monday morning. * WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte County. In Michigan, Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour are possible for a time late this evening into Monday morning due to heavy lake effect snow showers.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 9:50PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:50 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte County. In Michigan, Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 2:31PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:31 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:45 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Most of the additional snow accumulation is expected in association with lake effect snow showers late tonight into early Monday morning. * WHERE...In Indiana, Eastern St. Joseph IN and Western St. Joseph IN Counties. In Michigan, Cass MI and St. Joseph MI Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 9:50PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:50 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. * WHERE...In Indiana, Eastern St. Joseph IN and Western St. Joseph IN Counties. In Michigan, Cass MI and St. Joseph MI Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 11:04AM EST until January 26 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:04 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:15 PM
* WHAT...Snow. Storm total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected. Some additional lake effect snow showers may affect portions of the advisory area Monday morning and affect the Monday morning commute. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 2:31PM EST until January 25 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:31 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST /9 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow showers may bring some additional snow accumulations late this evening into Monday morning across portions of Starke, Marshall, Kosciusko, Elkhart, and Lagrange Counties.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 3:12PM EST until January 27 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 3:12 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph Monday night as temperatures drop into the single digits. The combination of cold temperatures and increasing winds will drive wind chill readings into the -15 to -20 range.
Use caution while outdoors. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 3:08PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 3:08 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:15 PM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches across Western Van Buren County, lesser amounts east towards Gobles and Paw Paw. * WHERE...Van Buren County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow occurring this afternoon is associated with the system moving by well to our south. It will end this evening for a short time. Lake effect snow will ramp up overnight and continue into Monday. The heaviest snow through Monday evening will fall across Western Van Buren County at places like South Haven, Bangor, Covert and Hartford.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 11:07PM EST until January 27 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:07 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph Monday night as temperatures drop into the single digits. The combination of cold temperatures and increasing winds will drive wind chill readings into the -15 to -20 range.
Use caution while outdoors. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 9:44PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:44 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:45 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected Monday. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches across Western Van Buren County, lesser amounts towards Gobles and Paw Paw. * WHERE...Van Buren County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 1:15PM EST until January 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:15 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:15 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana. * WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Monday to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills may rise to 5 below to 15 below briefly Monday afternoon, but will drop again by Monday evening.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 1:15PM EST until January 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:15 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:15 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Northern Kosciusko, Northern La Porte, and Whitley Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Monday to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills may rise to 5 below to 15 below briefly Monday afternoon, but will drop again by Monday evening.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 11:04AM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:04 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:15 PM
* WHAT...Snow. Storm total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with locally higher amounts possible. This is a combined system snow and lake effect snow that follows behind the system through Monday morning. The greatest totals will be closer to Lake Michigan. * WHERE...Southern La Porte County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 6:17PM EST until January 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 6:17 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana. * WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Monday to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 2:31PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:31 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:45 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Most of the additional snow accumulation will be in association with lake effect snow showers tonight into Monday morning. * WHERE...Southern La Porte County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates in excess of an inch per hour are possible with lake effect snow showers late this evening into the early overnight hours.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 9:50PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:50 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Southern La Porte County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 5:53 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 7:14 PM
Moonset: 1:44 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:48 AM - 9:18 AM6:44 PM - 9:14 PM
Minor Periods
11:12 AM - 12:42 AM1:14 AM - 2:44 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 5:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 8:13 PM
Moonset: 3:02 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:44 AM - 10:14 AM7:43 PM - 10:13 PM
Minor Periods
11:48 AM - 1:18 PM2:32 AM - 4:02 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 5:55 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 9:15 PM
Moonset: 4:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM8:45 PM - 11:15 PM
Minor Periods
12:35 AM - 2:05 PM3:49 AM - 5:19 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 5:57 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 10:20 PM
Moonset: 5:31 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:49 AM - 12:19 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:35 PM - 3:05 PM5:01 AM - 6:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 5:58 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 11:24 PM
Moonset: 6:34 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:53 AM - 1:23 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:46 PM - 4:16 PM6:04 AM - 7:34 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
