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Weather & Climate in Canada Creek Ranch, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Canada Creek Ranch has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 817 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1729°N, 84.2099°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Montmorency County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
105 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 65 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 20, 2022 | EF3 | 57 km | 17.5 mi | 2 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF3 | 96 km | 35.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF3 | 78 km | 21.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1974 | EF3 | 71 km | 11.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1953 | EF3 | 70 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF2 | 60 km | 11.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF2 | 32 km | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF2 | 98 km | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF2 | 53 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1995 | EF2 | 67 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1977 | EF2 | 84 km | 19.4 mi | 0 |
| Mar 30, 1976 | EF2 | 76 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1975 | EF2 | 63 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1974 | EF2 | 88 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1973 | EF2 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1964 | EF2 | 29 km | 17.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1957 | EF2 | 21 km | 4.9 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2018 | EF1 | 95 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2015 | EF1 | 89 km | 8.9 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2014 | EF1 | 64 km | 9.1 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 | 71 km |
| 1990 | CRAWFORD15 | 6,868 | 59 km |
| 2021 | BRITTLE | 5,912 | 94 km |
| 2006 | HUGHES LAKE FIRE | 5,285 | 71 km |
| 2000 | NO PABLO | 5,266 | 68 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 4,059 | 46 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 4,020 | 47 km |
| 2014 | UNNAMED | 3,759 | 91 km |
| 2018 | BRITTLE 04/30/2018 | 3,484 | 92 km |
| 2022 | BLUE LAKES | 2,554 | 10 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 2,349 | 92 km |
| 1987 | OGEMAW22 | 1,952 | 76 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 1,844 | 46 km |
| 2016 | UNNAMED | 1,796 | 91 km |
| 2017 | BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX | 1,557 | 94 km |
| 1988 | OGEMAW13 | 1,547 | 80 km |
| 2024 | RANGE 30 24-03 RX | 1,523 | 59 km |
| 2015 | UNNAMED | 1,434 | 93 km |
| 1985 | CRAWFORD45 | 1,412 | 46 km |
| 1998 | OGEMAW16 | 1,391 | 79 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in |
Canada Creek Ranch has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 18°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.3").