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Greenland, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ontonagon County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
116 Population 283/sq mi density
$43,958 Median Income $22,111 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $129,205 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
175 Violent Crime/100K 764 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,958 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,168 ft (356 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density283/sq mi
Coordinates46.7804°N, 89.0952°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyOntonagon County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
87 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.2 / 100
Community Resilience67.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

32 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 7, 1970 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 22, 1968 EF2 57 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 93 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 89 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF1 83 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF1 94 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 8, 2012 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 5, 2005 EF1 50 km 0
Jul 14, 1995 EF1 79 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 29, 1988 EF1 96 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF1 91 km 0
Jul 3, 1983 EF1 96 km 0
Jun 13, 1981 EF1 91 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 87 km 0
Aug 19, 1973 EF1 96 km 0
Jul 12, 1973 EF1 88 km 0
Aug 9, 1958 EF1 82 km 0
Jun 30, 1953 EF1 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MARQUETTE9 (4,224 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 91 km
2007 BARAGA BUMP 1,047 44 km
2009 PINERY 695 54 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.0 in
February 15°F (-9°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 1.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.6 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 2.2 in

Greenland has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 15°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.3").

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