Water Temperature of the Rifle River in Sterling, MI
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Measurement Time: Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 8:15 AM EDT
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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

Humidity: 68%
Feels Like: 17.5°F
Wind: W 6.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 33°F
L: 20°F

Sun
H: 37°F
L: 26°F

Mon
H: 27°F
L: 20°F

Tue
H: 29°F
L: 17°F

Wed
H: 31°F
L: 17°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
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 PM8:42 PM - 11:12 PM
Minor Periods
1:18 PM - 2:48 PM12:36 AM - 2:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 28 at 2:35PM EST until November 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 2:35 PM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 5:00 AM
...WIDESPREAD SNOW LATER SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel with slick roads and areas of lower visibility.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 28 at 10:27PM EST until November 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 10:27 PM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 11:15 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to slick roads and areas of lower visibility are anticipated.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 28 at 3:12PM EST until November 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 3:12 PM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Western portions of southeast Michigan from the Tri-Cities directly south to Monroe County. * WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall will spread across southeast Michigan between 1 PM and 4 PM Saturday afternoon. Higher snowfall rates up to inch per hour or greater will be focused between 6 PM to Midnight.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. You can obtain the latest road conditions from the MDOT Michigan Drive Map.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 28 at 10:54PM EST until November 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 10:54 PM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 10:30 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. * WHERE...Western portions of Southeast Michigan from the Tri-Cities directly south to Monroe County. * WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snowfall will begin to spread eastward across Southeast Michigan between 1 PM and 4 PM Saturday afternoon. Peak snowfall rates up to an inch per hour are possible between 6 PM and Midnight Saturday evening.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. You can obtain the latest road conditions from the MDOT Michigan Drive Map. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 28 at 2:35PM EST until November 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 2:35 PM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 5:00 AM
...WIDESPREAD SNOW LATER SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel with slick roads and areas of lower visibility.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 28 at 10:27PM EST until November 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 10:27 PM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 11:15 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible, locally higher near the Lake Huron shore from Alpena to Rogers City. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to slick roads and areas of lower visibility are anticipated.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 28 at 9:41PM EST until November 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 9:41 PM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 5:45 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Clare, Osceola, Lake, and Mason Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow and worst travel conditions are expected Saturday afternoon and Saturday night.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 26°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
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 PM8:42 PM - 11:12 PM
Minor Periods
1:18 PM - 2:48 PM12:36 AM - 2:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 31.7°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 19.7 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 9 mins
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 AM8:14 PM - 10:44 PM
Minor Periods
1:38 PM - 3:08 PM1:50 AM - 3:20 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 24°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 8 mins
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 AM9:06 PM - 11:36 PM
Minor Periods
2:01 PM - 3:31 PM3:07 AM - 4:37 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 23.3°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 6 mins
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 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:28 PM - 3:58 PM4:29 AM - 5:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 23.4°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Wind: 17.7 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 4:58 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 11:34 PM
Moonset: 6:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:22 AM - 1:52 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:03 PM - 4:33 PM5:54 AM - 7:24 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
