Water Temperature of the Rifle River in Sterling, MI

Current Water Temperature

53.2°F 11.8°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
53.2°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.

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

40.1°F
Patchy rain nearby
Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Humidity: 82%
Feels Like: 32.5°F
Wind: NNW 13.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 18.1 mph
Pressure: 29.99 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0.1

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 44°F
L: 37°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 52°F
L: 38°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 58°F
L: 36°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
0.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
69 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
121 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 0m daylight
Sunrise 7:19 AM
Solar Noon 12:19 PM
Sunset 5:19 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:35 AM
Transit 10:15 AM
Moonset 3:46 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:45 AM - 12:15 PM
10:07 PM - 12:37 AM

Minor Periods

4:05 AM - 5:35 AM
3:16 PM - 4:46 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5

Small Craft Advisory issued November 6 at 3:53AM EST until November 7 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 3:53 AM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 24 knots from the northwest with gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet. * WHERE...Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI. * WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 6 PM EST Friday with the largest waves expected around 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 39.9°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Chance of Rain: 70%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Astronomical

Sun
10h 0m daylight
Sunrise 7:19 AM
Solar Noon 12:19 PM
Sunset 5:19 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:35 AM
Transit 10:15 AM
Moonset 3:46 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:45 AM - 12:15 PM
10:07 PM - 12:37 AM

Minor Periods

4:05 AM - 5:35 AM
3:16 PM - 4:46 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 42.6°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 14%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 1.9

Astronomical

Sun
9h 57m daylight
Sunrise 7:21 AM
Solar Noon 12:19 PM
Sunset 5:18 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 5:43 AM
Transit 11:00 AM
Moonset 4:07 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
10:53 PM - 1:23 AM

Minor Periods

5:13 AM - 6:43 AM
3:37 PM - 5:07 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 46.1°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 10%
Wind: 19.2 mph
UV Index: 2.1

Astronomical

Sun
9h 55m daylight
Sunrise 7:22 AM
Solar Noon 12:19 PM
Sunset 5:17 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:53 AM
Transit 11:46 AM
Moonset 4:32 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:16 AM - 1:46 PM
11:41 PM - 2:11 AM

Minor Periods

6:23 AM - 7:53 AM
4:02 PM - 5:32 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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