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Barnes Lake, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Lapeer County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
468 Population 302/sq mi density
$75,585 Median Income $31,053 per capita
$212,300 Home Value $219,251 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,585 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$212,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Barnes Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 34.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation805 ft (245 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density302/sq mi
Coordinates43.1828°N, 83.3033°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyLapeer County County
Nearest AirportBishop International (FNT)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 34.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score66.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.3 / 100
Community Resilience75.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on May 23, 2022.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 114 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 121 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 135 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 137 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 148 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 115 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

316 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 140 fatalities, 1,568 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953 EF5 45 km 116
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 74 km 1
May 8, 1964 EF4 69 km 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 82 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 37 km 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 11 km 0
May 21, 1953 EF4 64 km 2
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 26 km 1
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 21, 1996 EF3 40 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 79 km 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 43 km 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 67 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 60 km 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 25 km 0
Aug 2, 1972 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 20, 1957 EF3 89 km 1
Jun 8, 1953 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 LAKE HURON, MI Avalanche 1.5 m - 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.3 in
February 22°F (-5°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 2.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in

Barnes Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.1").

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