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

27.1°F
Mist
Mist
20.4°F
23.2°F
86%
SSW 6 mph
11.8 mph
19.1°F
21.1°F
0 in
0%
2 mi
1014 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate snow
Mon
H: 54°F
L: 23°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 32°F
L: 29°F
Fog
Wed
H: 36°F
L: 30°F
Fog
Thu
H: 37°F
L: 30°F
Moderate rain
Fri
H: 39°F
L: 31°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 19.35 μg/m3
PM10: 19.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 334.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 50 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:33 AM
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 6:07 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 7:20 AM
Moon Transit: 12:15 AM
Moonset: 5:20 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:11 AM - 2:41 AM
11:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Minor Periods

4:50 PM - 6:20 PM
6:50 AM - 8:20 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued February 15 at 8:12PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 8:12 PM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 4:00 AM

Dense fog has been gradually making inroads from Lake Michigan into coastal areas of northern Michigan this evening, along with additional areas of dense fog across the eastern UP and northeast lower. Visibilities of a quarter mile or less have been observed in localized areas. Locally dense fog will continue into this evening at times across portions of eastern upper and northern lower Michigan. Untreated roadways may be slick in spots due to freezing fog. If you encounter dense fog while traveling, use low beam headlights and increase following distance.


Monday, February 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate snow
54°F
22.6°F
32.9°F
88%
0.05 in
78%
3%
11 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 22.71 μg/m3
PM10: 23.24 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 310.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:33 AM
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 6:07 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 7:20 AM
Moon Transit: 12:15 AM
Moonset: 5:20 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:11 AM - 2:41 AM
11:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Minor Periods

4:50 PM - 6:20 PM
6:50 AM - 8:20 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
31.5°F
29.3°F
30.8°F
96%
0 in
0%
0%
13.4 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.85 μg/m3
PM10: 9.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 235.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:32 AM
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 6:09 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 7:43 AM
Moon Transit: 1:02 PM
Moonset: 6:33 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:58 AM - 3:28 AM
12:32 AM - 3:02 PM

Minor Periods

6:03 PM - 7:33 PM
7:13 AM - 8:43 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Fog
36.1°F
29.7°F
33.4°F
99%
0.6 in
89%
20%
21.3 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.19 μg/m3
PM10: 11.53 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 271.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 53 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:30 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 6:10 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 8:04 AM
Moon Transit: 1:48 PM
Moonset: 7:45 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:44 AM - 4:14 AM
1:18 PM - 3:48 PM

Minor Periods

7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
7:34 AM - 9:04 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Fog
36.7°F
29.5°F
33.4°F
99%
0 in
0%
3%
12.8 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.63 μg/m3
PM10: 3.68 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 202.07 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 6:11 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 8:23 AM
Moon Transit: 4:07 PM
Moonset: 8:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
3:37 PM - 6:07 PM

Minor Periods

8:29 PM - 9:59 PM
7:53 AM - 9:23 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Friday, February 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
38.5°F
30.6°F
34.1°F
95%
0.36 in
77%
12%
19 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.15 μg/m3
PM10: 6.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 246.3 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 6:13 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 8:43 AM
Moon Transit: 3:20 PM
Moonset: 10:13 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:50 PM - 5:20 PM

Minor Periods

9:43 PM - 11:13 PM
8:13 AM - 9:43 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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