Mackinaw City, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Emmet County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
647
Population
188/sq mi density
$40,536
Median Income
$26,579 per capita
$210,500
Home Value
$320,250 Zillow
$694
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$40,536 median income, 24.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$210,500 home value, $694/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Mackinaw City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 80.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 598 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7839°N, 84.7566°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Emmet County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pellston Regional/Emmet County (PLN) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in |
Mackinaw City has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.5").