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Negaunee, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Marquette County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
4,641 Population 345/sq mi density
$70,483 Median Income $33,077 per capita
$156,400 Home Value $218,521 Zillow
$853 Median Rent 35.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
198 Violent Crime/100K 880 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,483 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,400 home value, $853/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Negaunee has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,367 ft (417 m)
Area14.5 sq mi (37.4 km²)
Population Density345/sq mi
Coordinates46.4966°N, 87.5919°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMarquette County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"
20% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.8 / 100
Community Resilience88.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

48 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 20 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 11, 1987 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 19, 1992 EF2 84 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 20, 1972 EF2 58 km 0
Aug 22, 1968 EF2 63 km 0
May 6, 1964 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 8, 1959 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF1 92 km 0
Aug 31, 2020 EF1 91 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 72 km 0
Aug 11, 2016 EF1 89 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 20 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 40 km 0
Jun 8, 2012 EF1 46 km 0
Sep 30, 2002 EF1 84 km 0
Jun 10, 2000 EF1 38 km 0
Jun 25, 1998 EF1 81 km 0
Jul 9, 1987 EF1 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 30 km
1986 MARQUETTE11 3,983 28 km
1986 MARQUETTE13 2,491 33 km
2007 BARAGA BUMP 1,047 78 km
2009 FALLS 820 17 km
2009 PINERY 695 68 km
1986 MARQUETTE10 671 18 km
1984 UNNAMED 575 83 km
2019 DUTCH MILL 551 71 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 2.3 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
July 65°F (19°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.0 in

Negaunee has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 14°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.4").

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