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Big Bay, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Marquette County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
307
Population
79/sq mi density
$48,672
Median Income
$21,913 per capita
$261,400
Home Value
$218,521 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
86
Violent Crime/100K
1,686 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,672 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$261,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 132.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8173°N, 87.7080°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Marquette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in |
Big Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.6").