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Weather & Climate in Barryton, MI

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

Barryton 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 978 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

Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density422/sq mi
Coordinates43.7514°N, 85.1446°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMecosta County County
Nearest AirportMbs International (MBS)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 61.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.3 / 100
Community Resilience62.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
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: M3.5.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 115 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

220 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 118 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 96 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 100 km 48.0 mi 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 85 km 11.4 mi 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 28 km 60.9 mi 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 74 km 1.8 mi 0
Jul 13, 1995 EF2 92 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 4, 1994 EF2 73 km 0.3 mi 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF2 93 km 7.0 mi 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 100 km 3.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 89 km 6.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 31 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 39 km 24.0 mi 0
Aug 30, 1984 EF2 91 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF2 72 km 5.9 mi 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF2 83 km 19.0 mi 0
Mar 28, 1977 EF2 97 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 23, 1976 EF2 91 km 3.3 mi 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF2 97 km 9.9 mi 0
Jun 17, 1975 EF2 62 km 1.5 mi 1
May 21, 1975 EF2 58 km 1.6 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROSCOMMON4 (2,109 acres, 2005).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2005 ROSCOMMON4 2,109 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,267 97 km
2010 MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (RANGE 9) 1,202 100 km
2018 SER 438 / WHITE RIVER 814 87 km
2003 WARFIELD ROAD 800 78 km
2019 UNNAMED 793 87 km
1990 CRAWFORD16 777 99 km
1994 COUNTY LINE 735 59 km
2019 BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB 619 63 km
2021 WARFIELD 538 78 km
1987 KALKASKA17 520 97 km
2024 WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX 512 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.2 in

Barryton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.3").

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