Water Temperature of the Rifle River in Sterling, MI
Current Water Temperature
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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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

Humidity: 82%
Feels Like: 32.5°F
Wind: NNW 13.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 18.1 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0.1
Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 44°F
L: 37°F

Sat
H: 52°F
L: 38°F

Sun
H: 58°F
L: 36°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:45 AM - 12:15 PM10:07 PM - 12:37 AM
Minor Periods
4:05 AM - 5:35 AM3:16 PM - 4:46 PM
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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 39.9°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:45 AM - 12:15 PM10:07 PM - 12:37 AM
Minor Periods
4:05 AM - 5:35 AM3:16 PM - 4:46 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 42.6°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM10:53 PM - 1:23 AM
Minor Periods
5:13 AM - 6:43 AM3:37 PM - 5:07 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 46.1°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Wind: 19.2 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:16 AM - 1:46 PM11:41 PM - 2:11 AM
Minor Periods
6:23 AM - 7:53 AM4:02 PM - 5:32 PM
