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 / 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

32.7°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 64%
Feels Like: 21.4°F
Wind: WNW 18.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 25.6 mph
Pressure: 30 in
Precipitation: 0.05 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Light snow
Thu
H: 34°F
L: 27°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Fri
H: 33°F
L: 22°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Sat
H: 29°F
L: 26°F
Moderate snow
Sun
H: 36°F
L: 23°F
Light freezing rain
Mon
H: 25°F
L: 15°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.25 μg/m3
PM10: 1.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 143.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 81 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:47 AM
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:01 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 1:08 PM
Moon Transit: 6:25 PM
Moonset: 11:54 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 46.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:22 AM - 8:52 AM
5:55 PM - 8:25 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:38 AM - 2:08 PM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Winter Storm Warning issued November 27 at 6:24AM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:24 AM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:30 PM

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will continue today, resulting in dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan through Friday. Localized dangerous travel will be possible under heavy lake effect snow bands for most of the day today, especially across stretches of US-131 and I-75. * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Additional snow amounts of 12 to 18"+ for parts of Antrim, Kalkaska, and Crawford counties. For other areas in and adjacent to the typical northwest lower snowbelts, additional snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches. Lesser totals between 2 and 5 inches across eastern portions of Montmorency, Oscoda, and Ogemaw counties. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Antrim, Cheboygan, Otsego, Crawford, Kalkaska, Wexford, Missaukee, Roscommon, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Montmorency counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are possible at times of heaviest snow and winds. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow covered roads will make for hazardous travel.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.


Winter Storm Warning issued November 27 at 12:30PM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu November 27, 2025, 12:30 PM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations as high as 12 to 18 inches, particularly over portions of Antrim, Kalkaska, Crawford, and southeastern Otsego counties...with additional amounts of 6 to 10 inches elsewhere. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Antrim, Charlevoix, Otsego, Montmorency, Kalkaska, Crawford, Oscoda, Missaukee, Roscommon, Ogemaw counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very treacherous, particularly beneath the heaviest snow bands, where snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will lead to whiteout conditions and roads quickly becoming snow covered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest band is expected to impact parts of US-131 between Elmira and Fife Lake...and I-75 just north of Waters (exit 270) to Roscommon. This band may impact the I-75 corridor between Roscommon and West Branch this afternoon.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Turn on headlights so oncoming traffic can see your headlights...and following traffic can see your taillights.


Winter Storm Warning issued November 27 at 4:47PM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu November 27, 2025, 4:47 PM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations as high as 12 to 18 inches, particularly over portions of Antrim, Kalkaska, Crawford, Roscommon, and Otsego counties...with additional amounts of 6 to 10 inches elsewhere. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Antrim, Charlevoix, Otsego, Montmorency, Kalkaska, Crawford, Oscoda, Missaukee, Roscommon, and Ogemaw Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very treacherous, particularly beneath the heaviest snow bands, where snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will lead to whiteout conditions and roads quickly becoming snow covered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest band is expected to impact parts of US-131 between Elmira and Fife Lake...and I-75 just north of Waters (exit 270) to Roscommon. This band may impact the I-75 corridor between Roscommon and West Branch this afternoon.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Turn on headlights so oncoming traffic can see your headlights...and following traffic can see your taillights.


Thursday, November 27, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light snow
Average Temperature: 30.9°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Chance of Rain: 85%
Wind: 27.3 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.17 μg/m3
PM10: 1.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:47 AM
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:01 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 1:08 PM
Moon Transit: 6:25 PM
Moonset: 11:54 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 46.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:22 AM - 8:52 AM
5:55 PM - 8:25 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:38 AM - 2:08 PM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, November 28, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate or heavy snow showers
Average Temperature: 28.2°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 64%
Wind: 17.7 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.32 μg/m3
PM10: 1.36 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:48 AM
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 1:28 PM
Moon Transit: 7:10 PM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:07 AM - 9:37 AM
6:40 PM - 9:10 PM

Minor Periods

12:58 AM - 2:28 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate or heavy snow showers
Average Temperature: 27.6°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 75%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.47 μg/m3
PM10: 2.53 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 149.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:49 AM
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 1:48 PM
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 PM
8:42 PM - 11:12 PM

Minor Periods

1:18 PM - 2:48 PM
12:36 AM - 2:06 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate snow
Average Temperature: 31.4°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Chance of Rain: 69%
Wind: 17.2 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.03 μg/m3
PM10: 4.06 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:50 AM
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 2:08 PM
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 AM
8:14 PM - 10:44 PM

Minor Periods

1:38 PM - 3:08 PM
1:50 AM - 3:20 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, December 1, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light freezing rain
Average Temperature: 20.7°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 86%
Wind: 13.6 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.58 μg/m3
PM10: 1.61 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:51 AM
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 2:31 PM
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 AM
9:06 PM - 11:36 PM

Minor Periods

2:01 PM - 3:31 PM
3:07 AM - 4:37 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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