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

46.6°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
41.8°F
46°F
81%
SSW 10.1 mph
18.2 mph
41.7°F
41.2°F
0 in
75%
9 mi
1002 mbar
0.1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 68°F
L: 42°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 55°F
L: 36°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 52°F
L: 32°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 51°F
L: 33°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 50°F
L: 42°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.55 μg/m3
PM10: 10.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 70 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:17 AM
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:49 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 2:47 AM
Moon Transit: 7:36 AM
Moonset: 12:34 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 36.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:06 AM - 9:36 AM
8:18 PM - 10:48 PM

Minor Periods

12:04 AM - 1:34 PM
2:17 AM - 3:47 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Frost Advisory issued May 9 at 1:47AM EDT until May 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sat May 9, 2026, 1:47 AM
Expires: Sat May 9, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 degrees will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Alcona, Alpena, Arenac, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Leelanau, Manistee, and Presque Isle Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be damaged if left uncovered.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Freeze Warning issued May 9 at 1:47AM EDT until May 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sat May 9, 2026, 1:47 AM
Expires: Sat May 9, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Freeze Warning issued May 9 at 1:53AM EDT until May 10 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Sat May 9, 2026, 1:53 AM
Expires: Sat May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Clare, Osceola, and Lake Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Freezing temperatures could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Saturday, May 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
67.5°F
41.9°F
51.8°F
63%
0.03 in
86%
0%
18.1 mph
5.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.25 μg/m3
PM10: 7.82 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 165.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:17 AM
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:49 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 2:47 AM
Moon Transit: 7:36 AM
Moonset: 12:34 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 36.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:06 AM - 9:36 AM
8:18 PM - 10:48 PM

Minor Periods

12:04 AM - 1:34 PM
2:17 AM - 3:47 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
55.4°F
35.9°F
45.8°F
58%
0 in
0%
0%
13.4 mph
5.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.52 μg/m3
PM10: 3.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:16 AM
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:50 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 3:10 AM
Moon Transit: 8:21 AM
Moonset: 1:43 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 26.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:51 AM - 10:21 AM
9:02 PM - 11:32 PM

Minor Periods

1:13 PM - 2:43 PM
2:40 AM - 4:10 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, May 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
52.4°F
31.8°F
42.2°F
59%
0 in
0%
0%
12.3 mph
5.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.31 μg/m3
PM10: 1.34 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 141.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:14 AM
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:52 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 3:30 AM
Moon Transit: 9:05 AM
Moonset: 2:53 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 16.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:35 AM - 11:05 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:23 PM - 3:53 PM
3:00 AM - 4:30 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
51.3°F
33.3°F
42.9°F
72%
0.2 in
68%
0%
16.6 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.96 μg/m3
PM10: 3.12 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.88 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:13 AM
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 3:50 AM
Moon Transit: 9:50 AM
Moonset: 4:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:11 PM - 11:41 PM
9:20 AM - 11:50 AM

Minor Periods

3:35 PM - 5:05 PM
3:20 AM - 4:50 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
49.6°F
42°F
47°F
94%
0.12 in
88%
0%
19.2 mph
2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.99 μg/m3
PM10: 6.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.55 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:12 AM
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:54 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 4:10 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 5:19 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:49 PM - 6:19 PM
3:40 AM - 5:10 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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