Covington, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Baraga County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
113
Population
32/sq mi density
$68,750
Median Income
$38,019 per capita
40°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Covington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 121.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,619 ft (493 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5386°N, 88.5456°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Baraga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | No Rating |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in |
Covington has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 13°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.3").