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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 98°F
L: 76°F

Thu
H: 91°F
L: 72°F

Fri
H: 90°F
L: 69°F

Sat
H: 86°F
L: 65°F

Sun
H: 79°F
L: 63°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 103 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 9:23 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 2:42 AM
Moonset: 7:09 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:12 AM - 4:42 AM3:26 PM - 5:56 PM
Minor Periods
10:23 PM - 11:53 PM6:39 AM - 8:09 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 3:50PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 3:50 PM
Expires: Thu July 2, 2026, 4:30 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Southeast Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Check with local emergency management officials for information on cooling center availability.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 9:23 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 2:42 AM
Moonset: 7:09 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:12 AM - 4:42 AM3:26 PM - 5:56 PM
Minor Periods
10:23 PM - 11:53 PM6:39 AM - 8:09 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 9:23 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 3:30 AM
Moonset: 8:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:00 AM - 5:30 AM4:12 PM - 6:42 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:46 AM - 9:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 9:22 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 4:15 AM
Moonset: 9:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:45 AM - 6:15 AM4:57 PM - 7:27 PM
Minor Periods
8:53 AM - 10:23 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 9:22 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 5:00 AM
Moonset: 10:31 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:30 AM - 7:00 AM5:40 PM - 8:10 PM
Minor Periods
10:01 AM - 11:31 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 9:22 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 5:42 AM
Moonset: 11:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:12 AM - 7:42 AM6:22 PM - 8:52 PM
Minor Periods
11:07 AM - 12:37 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
