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

69.8°F
Sunny
Sunny
69.8°F
76°F
69%
E 8.7 mph
18.3 mph
70.2°F
56.9°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1015 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 82°F
L: 55°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 80°F
L: 64°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 90°F
L: 72°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 91°F
L: 72°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 92°F
L: 71°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3 μg/m3
PM10: 3.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 105 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 89 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 9:23 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 8:58 PM
Moon Transit: 12:10 AM
Moonset: 4:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:55 AM - 3:25 PM

Minor Periods

8:28 PM - 9:58 PM
3:45 AM - 5:15 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Extreme Heat Watch issued June 28 at 1:28PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 1:28 PM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values exceeding 105. * WHERE...All of southeast Michigan. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat and humidity build into the region on Monday with heat index values approaching or touching 100 degrees for a short period. The hottest conditions are expected to be Tuesday through at least Thursday. This multi-day stretch will see high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and possibly 100 degrees across the Detroit metro urban areas. Dewpoints into the low to mid 70s bring heat index values to around 105 degrees or greater each day. Little relief overnight with low temperatures each night in the low to mid 70s.

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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Check with local emergency management officials for information on cooling center availability.
Sunday, June 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
82°F
54.9°F
68.4°F
68%
0 in
5%
0%
8.7 mph
8.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.06 μg/m3
PM10: 3.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 110.63 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.29 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 9:23 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 8:58 PM
Moon Transit: 12:10 AM
Moonset: 4:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:55 AM - 3:25 PM

Minor Periods

8:28 PM - 9:58 PM
3:45 AM - 5:15 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, June 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
80.2°F
64.2°F
71.4°F
84%
0.12 in
68%
0%
12.1 mph
8.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.56 μg/m3
PM10: 6.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 140.92 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.25 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 9:23 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 9:44 PM
Moon Transit: 1:01 AM
Moonset: 5:06 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:31 AM - 3:01 AM
1:47 PM - 4:17 PM

Minor Periods

9:14 PM - 10:44 PM
4:36 AM - 6:06 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
89.5°F
72°F
80°F
82%
0 in
12%
0%
17.4 mph
9.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.74 μg/m3
PM10: 10.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 125.46 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sun Transit: 1:39 PM
Sunset: 9:23 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 10:22 PM
Moon Transit: 1:52 AM
Moonset: 6:05 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:22 AM - 3:52 AM
2:37 PM - 5:07 PM

Minor Periods

9:52 PM - 11:22 PM
5:35 AM - 7:05 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
91.3°F
71.8°F
80.9°F
78%
0 in
9%
0%
15.4 mph
9.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 15.35 μg/m3
PM10: 20.71 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 133.12 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 9:23 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 10:53 PM
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 AM
3:26 PM - 5:56 PM

Minor Periods

10:23 PM - 11:53 PM
6:39 AM - 8:09 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
91.8°F
71°F
81.6°F
76%
0 in
8%
0%
17.7 mph
9.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.61 μg/m3
PM10: 8.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 215.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.11 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 9:23 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 11:18 PM
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 AM
4:12 PM - 6:42 PM

Minor Periods

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

Action Rating: 3 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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