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Weather & Climate in Baldwin, MI

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Baldwin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 61.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 836 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation836 ft (255 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density914/sq mi
Coordinates43.8976°N, 85.8572°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyLake County County
Nearest AirportGerald R Ford International (GRR)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 61.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.3 / 100
Community Resilience20.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively 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: M2.9.

Aug 2, 2024 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin M2.9 122 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

131 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 226 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 98 km 20.6 mi 5
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 63 km 50.3 mi 1
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 96 km 6.4 mi 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 37 km 60.9 mi 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 99 km 4.5 mi 1
May 28, 1991 EF2 48 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 59 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 27 km 24.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF2 67 km 0.8 mi 0
Jul 23, 1976 EF2 89 km 3.3 mi 0
Jun 17, 1975 EF2 53 km 1.5 mi 1
Jun 9, 1974 EF2 37 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 7, 1974 EF2 48 km 1.2 mi 0
Apr 12, 1972 EF2 33 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 9, 1968 EF2 79 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 12, 1966 EF2 92 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1966 EF2 57 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 7, 1965 EF2 90 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 4, 1965 EF2 100 km 4.1 mi 0
Sep 4, 1965 EF2 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GRANT RX (2,204 acres, 2017).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2017 GRANT RX 2,204 48 km
2021 21-SLBE LASSO LOOP BURN 1,906 95 km
2018 SER 438 / WHITE RIVER 814 51 km
2003 WARFIELD ROAD 800 38 km
2019 UNNAMED 793 51 km
1994 COUNTY LINE 735 7 km
2019 BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB 619 5 km
2019 19-SLBE PETERSON 605 94 km
2021 WARFIELD 538 38 km
2024 WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX 512 23 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.4 in Wettest
October 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in

Baldwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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