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Pelkie, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Houghton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
32 Population 24/sq mi density
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 1,258 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pelkie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates46.8156°N, 88.6415°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyHoughton County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.2 / 100
Community Resilience72.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake No Rating
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very 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

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 7, 2024.

Jan 7, 2024 3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

26 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 14, 1981 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 22, 1968 EF2 26 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 94 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 93 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 75 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 58 km 0
Jun 8, 2012 EF1 47 km 0
Jun 5, 2005 EF1 81 km 0
Jul 14, 1995 EF1 90 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF1 95 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 85 km 0
Aug 19, 1973 EF1 69 km 0
Aug 9, 1958 EF1 82 km 0
Jun 30, 1953 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 6, 2014 EF0 62 km 0
Aug 19, 2011 EF0 52 km 0
Aug 11, 2011 EF0 80 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF0 78 km 0
Aug 28, 2003 EF0 83 km 0
Jul 14, 1995 EF0 74 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 62 km
2007 BARAGA BUMP 1,047 27 km
2009 FALLS 820 81 km
2009 PINERY 695 20 km
1986 MARQUETTE10 671 80 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in Wettest
October 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 2.6 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 2.1 in

Pelkie has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.5").

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