All Countries
Weather & Climate in Brimley, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brimley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 94.1 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 664 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 664 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4073°N, 84.5833°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Chippewa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa County International (CIU) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
16 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 5, 1993 | EF1 | 64 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1993 | EF1 | 64 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1988 | EF1 | 72 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 1987 | EF1 | 66 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1978 | EF1 | 94 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1978 | EF1 | 46 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 22, 1977 | EF1 | 73 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 1977 | EF1 | 24 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2016 | EF0 | 64 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2011 | EF0 | 89 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1996 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1987 | EF0 | 34 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1987 | EF0 | 13 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1983 | EF0 | 78 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 1972 | EF0 | 54 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1955 | EF0 | 99 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DUCK LAKE (21,484 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | DUCK LAKE | 21,484 | 68 km |
| 2007 | SLEEPER LAKE | 17,623 | 73 km |
| 1998 | CAMP FAUNCE | 1,922 | 23 km |
| 1999 | MACKINAC3 | 741 | 61 km |
| 2019 | RIFLE RANGE | 729 | 21 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in |
Brimley has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.7").