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Weather & Climate in Crystal Downs Country Club, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Crystal Downs Country Club experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°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 34.3 inches. The area receives 93.0 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 706 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 706 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7014°N, 86.2309°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Benzie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Menominee Regional (MNM) 75 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| 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 |
| Coastal Flood | Very 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 | 56 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
60 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 46 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 36 km | 50.3 mi | 1 |
| Aug 23, 1998 | EF3 | 94 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 1974 | EF3 | 99 km | 11.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1969 | EF3 | 45 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF2 | 79 km | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| Jun 8, 1985 | EF2 | 99 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1985 | EF2 | 99 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1977 | EF2 | 85 km | 19.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1976 | EF2 | 79 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1974 | EF2 | 80 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1972 | EF2 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1970 | EF2 | 97 km | 9.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1964 | EF2 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1964 | EF2 | 60 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1963 | EF2 | 80 km | 19.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1961 | EF2 | 58 km | 14.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1956 | EF2 | 91 km | 10.6 mi | 0 |
| May 21, 2024 | EF1 | 90 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2018 | EF1 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2014 | EF1 | 96 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GRANT RX (2,204 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | GRANT RX | 2,204 | 68 km |
| 2021 | 21-SLBE LASSO LOOP BURN | 1,906 | 12 km |
| 2003 | WARFIELD ROAD | 800 | 60 km |
| 2019 | BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB | 619 | 95 km |
| 2019 | 19-SLBE PETERSON | 605 | 12 km |
| 2021 | WARFIELD | 538 | 60 km |
| 2024 | WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX | 512 | 89 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in |
Crystal Downs Country Club has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").