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

Temperature Locations

View Nearby Locations     View All Michigan Locations     View Locations Near Me

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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Au Sable River, South Branch, MI (30.8 mi)
Au Sable River, Glennie, MI (31.4 mi)
Au Sable River, Glennie, MI (35.4 mi)
Au Sable River, Oscoda, MI (35.5 mi)
Tittabawassee River, Freeland, MI (38.2 mi)
Au Sable River, Oscoda, MI (38.4 mi)
Au Sable River, Curran, MI (38.4 mi)
Au Sable River, Mio, MI (41 mi)
South Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (43.2 mi)
Au Sable River, Luzerne, MI (43.9 mi)
Saginaw River, Saginaw, MI (45.1 mi)
North Branch Au Sable River, Grayling, MI (48.7 mi)
Shiawassee River, Saginaw, MI (51.4 mi)
Manistee River, Grayling, MI (59.2 mi)
Lake Huron, Harbor Beach, MI (70.2 mi)

Weather for Sterling, Michigan

Current Weather

82.6°F
Clear
Clear
84.8°F
85°F
58%
WSW 8.9 mph
18.4 mph
82.8°F
64.8°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1012 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 98°F
L: 76°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 91°F
L: 72°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 90°F
L: 69°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 86°F
L: 65°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 79°F
L: 63°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 17.5 μg/m3
PM10: 23 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 123 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 103 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

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.


Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
97.5°F
76.1°F
86.1°F
66%
0 in
4%
0%
18.3 mph
9.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.61 μg/m3
PM10: 17.43 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 118.67 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.96 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
90.9°F
71.7°F
81.2°F
72%
0.16 in
60%
0%
21.5 mph
9.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.18 μg/m3
PM10: 11.48 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 122.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 103.25 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

Friday, July 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
89.6°F
69.1°F
79°F
74%
0.01 in
19%
0%
15 mph
9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.96 μg/m3
PM10: 5.81 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 121.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 9:22 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 12:18 AM
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 AM
4:57 PM - 7:27 PM

Minor Periods

8:53 AM - 10:23 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
86.1°F
65.2°F
76.1°F
83%
0.37 in
79%
0%
10.7 mph
7.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.2 μg/m3
PM10: 3.48 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 129.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 9:22 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 12:39 AM
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 AM
5:40 PM - 8:10 PM

Minor Periods

10:01 AM - 11:31 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
79.1°F
63.2°F
69.6°F
82%
0.01 in
31%
0%
10.3 mph
7.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.72 μg/m3
PM10: 2.74 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 184.78 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:40 PM
Sunset: 9:22 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 12:59 AM
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 AM
6:22 PM - 8:52 PM

Minor Periods

11:07 AM - 12:37 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 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.

Webcams Near Sterling, MI

Sponsored Content