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Grand Marais, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Luce County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
255
Population
135/sq mi density
$55,809
Median Income
$41,296 per capita
$158,500
Home Value
$113,064 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,809 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Grand Marais has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 601 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6757°N, 85.9664°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Luce County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 73 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in |
Grand Marais has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 19°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.5").