Lake Leelanau, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Grand Traverse County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
223
Population
858/sq mi density
$60,500
Median Income
$23,230 per capita
$307,700
Home Value
$913,905 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$307,700 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Leelanau experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 114.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 622 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 858/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9807°N, 85.7164°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Grand Traverse County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in |
Lake Leelanau has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.4").