Weather & Climate in Boyne City, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Boyne City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 111.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 595 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 595 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 948/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2130°N, 85.0124°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Antrim County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
85 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 70 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 20, 2022 | EF3 | 29 km | 17.5 mi | 2 |
| Jul 3, 1974 | EF3 | 16 km | 11.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1969 | EF3 | 73 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF2 | 63 km | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF2 | 85 km | 11.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF2 | 95 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1995 | EF2 | 100 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1977 | EF2 | 27 km | 19.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1976 | EF2 | 74 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1975 | EF2 | 53 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1974 | EF2 | 86 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1973 | EF2 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1964 | EF2 | 54 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1964 | EF2 | 89 km | 17.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1961 | EF2 | 62 km | 14.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1957 | EF2 | 83 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2014 | EF1 | 45 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2014 | EF1 | 54 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2014 | EF1 | 52 km | 7.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2012 | EF1 | 79 km | 1.3 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 | 86 km |
| 1990 | CRAWFORD15 | 6,868 | 69 km |
| 2006 | HUGHES LAKE FIRE | 5,285 | 96 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 4,059 | 53 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,020 | 55 km |
| 2022 | BLUE LAKES | 2,554 | 53 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,844 | 52 km |
| 2024 | RANGE 30 24-03 RX | 1,523 | 64 km |
| 1985 | CRAWFORD45 | 1,412 | 54 km |
| 1998 | OGEMAW16 | 1,391 | 99 km |
| 2008 | FOUR MILE | 1,348 | 68 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,267 | 71 km |
| 2010 | MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (RANGE 9) | 1,202 | 66 km |
| 1995 | OGEMAW10 | 856 | 98 km |
| 2011 | HOWES LAKE | 839 | 59 km |
| 1990 | CRAWFORD16 | 777 | 81 km |
| 1999 | MACKINAC3 | 741 | 100 km |
| 1996 | HAGAMAN ROAD | 658 | 85 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 582 | 96 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 575 | 51 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in |
Boyne City has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 21°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.7").