Water Temperature of the Saginaw River in Saginaw, MI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Ojibway IslandStation Name: SAGINAW RIVER AT HOLLAND AVENUE AT SAGINAW, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet
Nearest Address:
2 W Holland St
Saginaw, MI 48602
Saginaw County
GPS Coordinates: 43.4219699, -83.951918
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Weather for Saginaw, Michigan
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 28°F
L: 11°F

Thu
H: 21°F
L: 9°F

Fri
H: 6°F
L: 0°F

Sat
H: 9°F
L: -3°F

Sun
H: 13°F
L: 6°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 3:06 PM
Moonset: 8:48 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:04 AM - 5:34 AM2:36 PM - 5:06 PM
Minor Periods
8:18 PM - 9:48 PM9:08 AM - 10:38 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 3:00PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero possible. * WHERE...All of southeast Michigan. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An arctic airmass settles over the region Thursday night bringing actual temperatures below zero late Thursday night and Friday night. Wind chills both nights into the following mornings likely to fall to 15 to 20 degrees below zero. There is chance feels-like temperatures fall further to 25 degrees below zero.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 3:30PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 3:30 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 24 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 3:08PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 3:08 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:15 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 5:33 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 3:06 PM
Moonset: 8:48 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:04 AM - 5:34 AM2:36 PM - 5:06 PM
Minor Periods
8:18 PM - 9:48 PM9:08 AM - 10:38 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 3:51 PM
Moonset: 9:58 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:49 AM - 6:19 AM3:21 PM - 5:51 PM
Minor Periods
9:28 PM - 10:58 PM9:28 AM - 10:58 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 5:35 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 9:54 AM
Moonset: 11:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:24 AM - 11:54 AM9:24 AM - 11:54 AM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:47 AM - 11:17 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 5:37 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 5:22 PM
Moonset: 12:09 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:52 PM - 7:22 PM
Minor Periods
10:08 AM - 11:38 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 37.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 6:11 PM
Moonset: 12:22 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:06 AM - 8:36 AM5:41 PM - 8:11 PM
Minor Periods
10:30 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
