Water Temperature of the Rifle River in Sterling, MI

Current Water Temperature

53.2°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 8:15 AM EDT

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Rifle River

Station Name: RIFLE RIVER NEAR STERLING, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 669 feet / 204 meters

Nearest Address:
401 Melita Rd
Sterling, MI 48659
Arenac County

GPS Coordinates: 44.0725203, -84.0199939

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Weather for Sterling, Michigan

Current Weather

30.4°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 50%
Feels Like: 18.8°F
Wind: WNW 16.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 21.4 mph
Pressure: 30.21 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.6

Five Day Weather Forecast

Light snow
Fri
H: 30°F
L: 24°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Sat
H: 30°F
L: 26°F
Moderate snow
Sun
H: 36°F
L: 23°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 26°F
L: 16°F
Mist
Tue
H: 26°F
L: 15°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.45 μg/m3
PM10: 1.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 146.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:48 AM
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 1:28 PM
Moon Transit: 7:10 PM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:07 AM - 9:37 AM
6:40 PM - 9:10 PM

Minor Periods

12:58 AM - 2:28 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 28 at 3:38AM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 3:38 AM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 3:45 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow showers. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches, primarily west of M-33. * WHERE...Ogemaw and Oscoda Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.


Winter Storm Warning issued November 28 at 3:38AM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 3:38 AM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 3:45 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches across eastern Antrim, eastern Kalkaska, western Crawford, and western Otsego counties. Elsewhere, an additional 1 to 4 inches of snow is possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact holiday commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Friday, November 28, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light snow
Average Temperature: 27.3°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 78%
Wind: 18.1 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.49 μg/m3
PM10: 1.5 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 141.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:48 AM
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 1:28 PM
Moon Transit: 7:10 PM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:07 AM - 9:37 AM
6:40 PM - 9:10 PM

Minor Periods

12:58 AM - 2:28 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate or heavy snow showers
Average Temperature: 27.9°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 69%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.99 μg/m3
PM10: 2.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 146.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:49 AM
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 1:48 PM
Moon Transit: 9:12 PM
Moonset: 1:06 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:42 PM - 11:12 PM
8:42 PM - 11:12 PM

Minor Periods

1:18 PM - 2:48 PM
12:36 AM - 2:06 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate snow
Average Temperature: 30.8°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Chance of Rain: 78%
Wind: 15.4 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.14 μg/m3
PM10: 4.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 175.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:50 AM
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 2:08 PM
Moon Transit: 8:44 PM
Moonset: 2:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:39 AM - 11:09 AM
8:14 PM - 10:44 PM

Minor Periods

1:38 PM - 3:08 PM
1:50 AM - 3:20 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, December 1, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 21.2°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.89 μg/m3
PM10: 1.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 150.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:51 AM
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 2:31 PM
Moon Transit: 9:36 PM
Moonset: 3:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:30 AM - 12:00 AM
9:06 PM - 11:36 PM

Minor Periods

2:01 PM - 3:31 PM
3:07 AM - 4:37 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Mist
Average Temperature: 19.9°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.02 μg/m3
PM10: 5.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 189.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:52 AM
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 2:58 PM
Moon Transit: 10:32 PM
Moonset: 4:59 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:23 AM - 12:53 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:28 PM - 3:58 PM
4:29 AM - 5:59 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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