Pelkie, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Houghton County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
32
Population
24/sq mi density
41°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
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. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 207.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8156°N, 88.6415°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Houghton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.3 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°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 33.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (1.6").