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Watersmeet, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Vilas County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
273
Population
30/sq mi density
$60,708
Median Income
$31,190 per capita
$68,500
Home Value
$272,641 Zillow
39°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
205
Violent Crime/100K
4,162 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,708 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Watersmeet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,649 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2953°N, 89.2061°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Vilas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 86 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0434 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.0 in |
Watersmeet has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 12°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.1").