Water Temperature of the Rifle River in Sterling, MI
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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 / 204 meters
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

Humidity: 50%
Feels Like: 18.8°F
Wind: WNW 16.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 21.4 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.6
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 30°F
L: 24°F

Sat
H: 30°F
L: 26°F

Sun
H: 36°F
L: 23°F

Mon
H: 26°F
L: 16°F

Tue
H: 26°F
L: 15°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 7:10 PM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:07 AM - 9:37 AM6:40 PM - 9:10 PM
Minor Periods
12:58 AM - 2:28 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 28 at 3:38AM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 3:38 AM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 3:45 PM
* WHAT...Lake effect snow showers. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches, primarily west of M-33. * WHERE...Ogemaw and Oscoda Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 28 at 3:38AM EST until November 28 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 3:38 AM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 3:45 PM
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches across eastern Antrim, eastern Kalkaska, western Crawford, and western Otsego counties. Elsewhere, an additional 1 to 4 inches of snow is possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will lead to areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact holiday commutes.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 27.3°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 18.1 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 7:10 PM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:07 AM - 9:37 AM6:40 PM - 9:10 PM
Minor Periods
12:58 AM - 2:28 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 27.9°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 9:12 PM
Moonset: 1:06 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:42 PM - 11:12 PM8:42 PM - 11:12 PM
Minor Periods
1:18 PM - 2:48 PM12:36 AM - 2:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 30.8°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 15.4 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 8:44 PM
Moonset: 2:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:39 AM - 11:09 AM8:14 PM - 10:44 PM
Minor Periods
1:38 PM - 3:08 PM1:50 AM - 3:20 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 21.2°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 9:36 PM
Moonset: 3:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:30 AM - 12:00 AM9:06 PM - 11:36 PM
Minor Periods
2:01 PM - 3:31 PM3:07 AM - 4:37 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 19.9°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 10:32 PM
Moonset: 4:59 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:23 AM - 12:53 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:28 PM - 3:58 PM4:29 AM - 5:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
