Water Temperature of the Rifle River in Sterling, MI

Current Water Temperature

53.2°F 11.8°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
53.2°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.

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

37.8°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 82%
Feels Like: 27.9°F
Wind: NNE 14.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 26.2 mph
Pressure: 29.91 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 98%
Visibility: 10.3 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Dense Drizzle
Thu
H: 45°F
L: 33°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 40°F
L: 33°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 42°F
L: 33°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 44°F
L: 37°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 50°F
L: 32°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
0.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
65 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
124 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 45m daylight
Sunrise 7:27 AM
Solar Noon 12:20 PM
Sunset 5:12 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 11:02 AM
Transit 3:07 PM
Moonset 7:14 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:11 AM - 4:41 AM
2:37 PM - 5:07 PM

Minor Periods

10:32 AM - 12:02 PM
6:44 PM - 8:14 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Dense Drizzle
Average Temperature: 41.5°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Chance of Rain: 51%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
63.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
123.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 45m daylight
Sunrise 7:27 AM
Solar Noon 12:20 PM
Sunset 5:12 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 11:02 AM
Transit 3:07 PM
Moonset 7:14 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:11 AM - 4:41 AM
2:37 PM - 5:07 PM

Minor Periods

10:32 AM - 12:02 PM
6:44 PM - 8:14 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 35.1°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 8%
Wind: 13.6 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
67 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
114.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 43m daylight
Sunrise 7:29 AM
Solar Noon 12:20 PM
Sunset 5:11 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:47 AM
Transit 3:58 PM
Moonset 8:13 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:02 AM - 5:32 AM
3:28 PM - 5:58 PM

Minor Periods

11:17 AM - 12:47 PM
7:43 PM - 9:13 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 38.5°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Chance of Rain: 3%
Wind: 12.9 mph
UV Index: 1.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
63.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
116.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 40m daylight
Sunrise 7:30 AM
Solar Noon 12:20 PM
Sunset 5:10 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 12:23 PM
Transit 4:46 PM
Moonset 9:16 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:52 AM - 6:22 AM
4:16 PM - 6:46 PM

Minor Periods

11:53 AM - 1:23 PM
8:46 PM - 10:16 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 41.5°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 1.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
59.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
122.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 38m daylight
Sunrise 7:31 AM
Solar Noon 12:20 PM
Sunset 5:09 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:53 PM
Transit 5:33 PM
Moonset 10:22 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:40 AM - 7:10 AM
5:03 PM - 7:33 PM

Minor Periods

12:23 PM - 1:53 PM
9:52 PM - 11:22 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 40.3°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 2.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
44.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
157.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 36m daylight
Sunrise 7:32 AM
Solar Noon 12:20 PM
Sunset 5:08 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 1:17 PM
Transit 6:17 PM
Moonset 11:27 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:25 AM - 7:55 AM
5:47 PM - 8:17 PM

Minor Periods

12:47 PM - 2:17 PM
10:57 PM - 12:27 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
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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