Norway, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Menominee County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,835 Population 299/sq mi density
$50,025 Median Income $28,439 per capita
$87,300 Home Value $160,356 Zillow
$793 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,025 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,300 home value, $793/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Norway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. The area receives 61.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,294 ft (394 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²)
Population Density299/sq mi
Coordinates45.7986°N, 87.9140°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMenominee County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 61.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.1 / 100
Community Resilience83.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 2, 2024.

Aug 2, 2024 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin M2.9 146 km
Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

81 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 30 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 19, 1968 EF4 81 km 2
Aug 23, 1998 EF3 98 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF3 38 km 0
Jul 11, 1987 EF3 5 km 0
Jul 4, 1986 EF3 10 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 10, 2011 EF2 73 km 0
May 30, 1994 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 19, 1992 EF2 70 km 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 15 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 13, 1981 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF2 59 km 0
Sep 16, 1972 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 20, 1972 EF2 65 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 4, 1966 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 4, 1966 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 9, 1964 EF2 78 km 0
May 6, 1964 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 77 km
1986 MARQUETTE11 3,983 71 km
1986 MARQUETTE13 2,491 61 km
2009 FALLS 820 68 km
1986 MARQUETTE10 671 68 km
2019 DUTCH MILL 551 79 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.5 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 67°F (20°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.2 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in

Norway has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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