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Painesdale, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Keweenaw County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
353 Population 883/sq mi density
$62,436 Median Income $29,449 per capita
$84,800 Home Value $210,679 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
175 Violent Crime/100K 764 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,436 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Painesdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density883/sq mi
Coordinates47.0434°N, 88.6715°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyKeweenaw County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
79 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score0.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.1 / 100
Community Resilience88.8 / 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 Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

17 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 22, 1968 EF2 47 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 93 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 79 km 0
Jun 8, 2012 EF1 57 km 0
Jun 5, 2005 EF1 94 km 0
Aug 19, 1973 EF1 89 km 0
Jun 30, 1953 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 6, 2014 EF0 85 km 0
Aug 19, 2011 EF0 53 km 0
Aug 11, 2011 EF0 93 km 0
Aug 28, 2003 EF0 63 km 0
Jul 14, 1995 EF0 98 km 0
May 12, 1988 EF0 71 km 0
Jul 11, 1987 EF0 35 km 0
Sep 8, 1980 EF0 39 km 0
Sep 8, 1980 EF0 96 km 0
Jun 20, 1979 EF0 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 81 km
2007 BARAGA BUMP 1,047 52 km
2009 FALLS 820 99 km
2009 PINERY 695 37 km
1986 MARQUETTE10 671 99 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.9 in
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.6 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.6 in

Painesdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 16°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").

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