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Weather & Climate in Boon, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Boon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 119.6 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 1,372 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,372 ft (418 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2877°N, 85.6013°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Wexford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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: M2.9.
| Aug 2, 2024 | 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin | M2.9 | 115 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
130 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 141 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 53 km | 50.3 mi | 1 |
| May 20, 2022 | EF3 | 95 km | 17.5 mi | 2 |
| Jul 3, 1974 | EF3 | 97 km | 11.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1969 | EF3 | 52 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF3 | 66 km | 60.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF2 | 52 km | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| May 28, 1991 | EF2 | 92 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF2 | 46 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1985 | EF2 | 36 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1977 | EF2 | 89 km | 19.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1976 | EF2 | 42 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1975 | EF2 | 96 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| May 21, 1975 | EF2 | 91 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1975 | EF2 | 85 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1974 | EF2 | 72 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1974 | EF2 | 66 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1974 | EF2 | 12 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1973 | EF2 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1972 | EF2 | 73 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1966 | EF2 | 91 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) (7,478 acres, 2010).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2010 | MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) | 7,478 | 97 km |
| 1990 | CRAWFORD15 | 6,868 | 96 km |
| 2017 | GRANT RX | 2,204 | 66 km |
| 2005 | ROSCOMMON4 | 2,109 | 79 km |
| 2021 | 21-SLBE LASSO LOOP BURN | 1,906 | 63 km |
| 2024 | RANGE 30 24-03 RX | 1,523 | 92 km |
| 2008 | FOUR MILE | 1,348 | 81 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,267 | 70 km |
| 2010 | MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (RANGE 9) | 1,202 | 69 km |
| 2011 | HOWES LAKE | 839 | 78 km |
| 2018 | SER 438 / WHITE RIVER | 814 | 99 km |
| 2003 | WARFIELD ROAD | 800 | 20 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 793 | 99 km |
| 1990 | CRAWFORD16 | 777 | 85 km |
| 1994 | COUNTY LINE | 735 | 54 km |
| 2019 | BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB | 619 | 51 km |
| 2019 | 19-SLBE PETERSON | 605 | 62 km |
| 2021 | WARFIELD | 538 | 20 km |
| 1987 | KALKASKA17 | 520 | 63 km |
| 2024 | WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX | 512 | 61 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in |
Boon has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.3").