NDBC buoy, Michigan

Thunder Bay Buoy, Alpena (45162)

Not reporting now. Last water temperature 62.4 F on Monday, September 28, 2026.

NDBC buoy 45162 (Thunder Bay Buoy, Alpena, MI) is not reporting at the moment. Its last water temperature was 62.4 F (16.9 C), observed 19:20 UTC on September 28, 2026, 19 days ago.
Air temperature at the buoy was 70 F, warmer than the water.

Water, last reported

62.4 F

16.9 C

Air

70 F

21.0 C

Pressure

1016 hPa

sea level

Position 44.988, -83.269 · Buoy · owner code G. This buoy has not reported since September 28, 2026. NDBC takes buoys out of service for maintenance, and recovers the Great Lakes buoys over the winter, so a gap is normal and readings usually resume; check NDBC station 45162 for its current status. The figures below are the last observation, kept for reference.

Buoys still reporting nearby

Buoy LPNM4, 9075065 - Alpena, MI59.2 F · 9.4 mi
Buoy 45212, North Huron Spotter55.8 F · 33 mi
Buoy DTLM4, 9075099 - De Tour Village, MI52.9 F · 76 mi
Buoy HRBM4, 9075014 - Harbor Beach, MI53.1 F · 85 mi
Buoy MACM4, 9075080 - Mackinaw City, MI52.7 F · 89 mi

All Michigan water temperatures