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

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

72.1°F
Sunny
Sunny
74.9°F
72.5°F
29%
SE 17.2 mph
26.6 mph
70.1°F
42.7°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1012 mbar
4

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 72°F
L: 38°F
Moderate rain
Tue
H: 61°F
L: 46°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 53°F
L: 40°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 51°F
L: 35°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 46°F
L: 31°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.45 μg/m3
PM10: 10.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 194.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 115 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:34 AM
Sun Transit: 1:33 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 4:42 PM
Moon Transit: 10:57 PM
Moonset: 4:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:55 AM - 1:25 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:12 PM - 5:42 PM
4:12 AM - 5:42 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 2:38AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 2:38 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 8:00 PM

Strengthening southeast winds and dry conditions will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Winds of 10 to 20 mph with frequent gusts up to 25 to 35 mph will be seen over much of northern MI this afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 25 to 35 percent are expected over interior locations of northeast lower. These conditions could lead to rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Michigan, see www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/.


Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 2:34AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 2:34 AM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 8:00 PM

Strengthening southeast winds and dry conditions will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. Winds of 10 to 20 mph with frequent gusts up to 25 to 35 mph will be seen over much of northern MI Monday afternoon. Minimum relative humidity values of 25 to 35 percent are expected over interior locations of northeast lower. These conditions could lead to rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Michigan, see www.dnr.state.mi.us/burnpermits/.


Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 1:48PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 1:48 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 4:00 PM

While breezy southeast winds will be common through tonight, locally stronger wind gusts are possible late this afternoon through early evening behind a decaying line of showers and thunderstorms approaching from the southwest. Winds may gust as high as 45 to 55 mph, with the most likely time frame for these stronger gusts being between 4-8 PM.


Wind Advisory issued April 27 at 1:44PM EDT until April 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 1:44 PM
Expires: Mon April 27, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.


Monday, April 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
71.8°F
38.3°F
55°F
66%
0 in
0%
0%
21 mph
6.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.42 μg/m3
PM10: 10.14 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 189.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:34 AM
Sun Transit: 1:33 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 4:42 PM
Moon Transit: 10:57 PM
Moonset: 4:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:55 AM - 1:25 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:12 PM - 5:42 PM
4:12 AM - 5:42 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
60.8°F
46°F
54.5°F
81%
0.25 in
92%
0%
22.6 mph
3.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.05 μg/m3
PM10: 5.29 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:32 AM
Sun Transit: 1:33 PM
Sunset: 8:36 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 5:49 PM
Moon Transit: 11:38 PM
Moonset: 5:00 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:37 AM - 2:07 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:19 PM - 6:49 PM
4:30 AM - 6:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
52.5°F
40.3°F
46.1°F
66%
0.01 in
87%
0%
9.4 mph
4.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.97 μg/m3
PM10: 2.09 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 154.61 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:31 AM
Sun Transit: 1:33 PM
Sunset: 8:38 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 6:56 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:17 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:19 AM - 2:49 PM

Minor Periods

6:26 PM - 7:56 PM
4:47 AM - 6:17 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
51.4°F
34.9°F
42.5°F
61%
0.03 in
88%
0%
11.9 mph
5.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.7 μg/m3
PM10: 1.77 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 147.76 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:29 AM
Sun Transit: 1:33 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 8:02 PM
Moon Transit: 12:21 AM
Moonset: 5:37 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:02 PM - 3:32 PM

Minor Periods

7:32 PM - 9:02 PM
5:07 AM - 6:37 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Friday, May 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
46.4°F
31.1°F
38.8°F
66%
0.03 in
89%
0%
11.6 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.21 μg/m3
PM10: 1.26 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.14 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:28 AM
Sun Transit: 1:33 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 9:09 PM
Moon Transit: 1:04 AM
Moonset: 5:58 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:34 AM - 3:04 AM
1:46 PM - 4:16 PM

Minor Periods

8:39 PM - 10:09 PM
5:28 AM - 6:58 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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