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

57.6°F
Sunny
Sunny
54.8°F
61.1°F
82%
S 12.8 mph
21.6 mph
60.5°F
56.1°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1009 mbar
0.7

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 87°F
L: 52°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 62°F
L: 45°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 79°F
L: 56°F
Moderate rain
Tue
H: 75°F
L: 61°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 64°F
L: 43°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.35 μg/m3
PM10: 5.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 94 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:09 AM
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 5:29 AM
Moon Transit: 1:20 PM
Moonset: 9:27 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:10 AM - 3:40 AM
12:50 AM - 3:20 PM

Minor Periods

8:57 PM - 10:27 PM
4:59 AM - 6:29 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Fire Weather Watch issued May 15 at 2:51PM EDT until May 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 2:51 PM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 2:00 PM

...High Fire Danger Saturday Afternoon... .Combination of near critical afternoon humidity coupled with breezy conditions will result in high fire danger Saturday afternoon. The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 016, 017, 018, 020, 021, 022, 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029, 030, 031, 032, 033, 034, 035, 036, 041, 042, and 099. * WIND...West winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind gusts 20 to 25 mph, occasionally up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Relative humidity as low as 20 to 30 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...Northeast lower Michigan just away from the Lake Huron coast. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.


Fire Weather Watch issued May 16 at 2:29AM EDT until May 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 2:29 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 10:30 AM

...High Fire Danger this Afternoon... .Combination of near critical afternoon humidity coupled with breezy conditions will result in high fire danger this afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 016, 017, 018, 020, 021, 022, 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029, 030, 031, 032, 033, 034, 035, 036, 041, 042, and 099. * WIND...West winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind gusts 20 to 25 mph, occasionally up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Relative humidity as low as 20 to 30 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...Northeast lower Michigan just away from the Lake Huron coast. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Saturday, May 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
86.5°F
52°F
65.5°F
65%
0.01 in
87%
0%
15.9 mph
6.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.58 μg/m3
PM10: 4.91 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 157.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 81 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:09 AM
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:57 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 5:29 AM
Moon Transit: 1:20 PM
Moonset: 9:27 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:10 AM - 3:40 AM
12:50 AM - 3:20 PM

Minor Periods

8:57 PM - 10:27 PM
4:59 AM - 6:29 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
62.2°F
45.2°F
53°F
79%
0.18 in
87%
0%
11.9 mph
7.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.71 μg/m3
PM10: 3.96 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:08 AM
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:58 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 6:12 AM
Moon Transit: 2:25 PM
Moonset: 10:48 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:12 AM - 4:42 AM
1:55 PM - 4:25 PM

Minor Periods

10:18 PM - 11:48 PM
5:42 AM - 7:12 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, May 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
79.1°F
55.7°F
66.8°F
84%
0.07 in
85%
0%
20.8 mph
8.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.37 μg/m3
PM10: 6.91 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 162.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 8:59 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 7:07 AM
Moon Transit: 3:32 PM
Moonset: 11:57 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:18 AM - 5:48 AM
3:02 PM - 5:32 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:37 AM - 8:07 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
74.7°F
60.8°F
67.8°F
87%
0.23 in
89%
0%
20.1 mph
8.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.58 μg/m3
PM10: 4.97 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 150.22 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:06 AM
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 9:00 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 8:16 AM
Moon Transit: 4:38 PM
Moonset: 12:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:25 AM - 6:55 AM
4:08 PM - 6:38 PM

Minor Periods

7:46 AM - 9:16 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
63.5°F
42.9°F
57.6°F
76%
0.04 in
79%
0%
15.9 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.38 μg/m3
PM10: 2.48 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 150.34 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:05 AM
Sun Transit: 1:32 PM
Sunset: 9:01 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 9:34 AM
Moon Transit: 5:40 PM
Moonset: 12:52 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:30 AM - 8:00 AM
5:10 PM - 7:40 PM

Minor Periods

9:04 AM - 10:34 AM
12:22 AM - 1:52 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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