Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Auburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average
22°F (-6°C)
July Average
71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
261 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
620 ft (189 m)
Area
1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density
1,929/sq mi
Coordinates
43.6020°N, 84.0751°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Midland County County
Nearest Airport
Mbs International (MBS) 5 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Wettest Month (Sep)3.90"
Driest Month (Feb)1.18"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
72.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
33.6 / 100
Community Resilience
95.3 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.5.
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
99 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
288 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 129 fatalities, 1,113 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953
EF5
59 km
18.9 mi
116
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
95 km
12.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
96 km
21.0 mi
1
May 12, 1956
EF4
74 km
6.6 mi
3
Jun 8, 1953
EF4
88 km
33.8 mi
0
Jul 2, 1997
EF3
56 km
2.0 mi
0
Jul 2, 1997
EF3
60 km
1.7 mi
1
Jun 21, 1996
EF3
40 km
1.0 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
81 km
35.0 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
98 km
21.0 mi
0
Aug 8, 1984
EF3
74 km
0.8 mi
0
Jun 12, 1984
EF3
12 km
48.0 mi
0
Mar 30, 1976
EF3
60 km
11.4 mi
0
Mar 30, 1976
EF3
75 km
6.4 mi
1
Jul 14, 1974
EF3
75 km
1.0 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
83 km
5.7 mi
0
Jun 26, 2021
EF2
95 km
6.8 mi
0
Mar 14, 2019
EF2
86 km
18.2 mi
0
Jun 22, 2015
EF2
47 km
11.3 mi
0
May 28, 2013
EF2
88 km
4.6 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1952
LAKE HURON, MI
Avalanche
1.5 m
—
147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: BRITTLE (5,912 acres, 2021).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2021
BRITTLE
5,912
96 km
2014
UNNAMED
3,759
95 km
2018
BRITTLE 04/30/2018
3,484
94 km
2019
UNNAMED
2,349
98 km
2005
ROSCOMMON4
2,109
82 km
1987
OGEMAW22
1,952
99 km
2016
UNNAMED
1,796
99 km
2017
BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX
1,557
94 km
1988
OGEMAW13
1,547
96 km
2015
UNNAMED
1,434
98 km
1998
OGEMAW16
1,391
99 km
2015
UNNAMED
1,276
97 km
2016
UNNAMED
1,217
96 km
2015
UNNAMED
1,168
94 km
2010
BRITTLE FUELS BLOCK 10
1,076
97 km
2018
BRITTLE 05/05/2018
867
99 km
2019
UNNAMED
642
97 km
2007
GALION
637
91 km
2019
UNNAMED
564
98 km
2019
MEMORABLE MIDDLE
550
100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
22°F (-6°C)
1.5 in
Coldest
February
23°F (-5°C)
1.2 in
Driest
March
32°F (0°C)
2.1 in
April
45°F (7°C)
2.8 in
May
57°F (14°C)
2.8 in
June
66°F (19°C)
3.2 in
July
71°F (22°C)
2.4 in
Warmest
August
68°F (20°C)
3.4 in
September
61°F (16°C)
3.9 in
Wettest
October
49°F (10°C)
2.6 in
November
38°F (3°C)
2.6 in
December
27°F (-3°C)
1.9 in
Auburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.2").
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