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Weather & Climate in Elberta, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elberta 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 738 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 | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6207°N, 86.2342°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Benzie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Menominee Regional (MNM) 77 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
63 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 50 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 27 km | 50.3 mi | 1 |
| Aug 23, 1998 | EF3 | 97 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1969 | EF3 | 47 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF2 | 80 km | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| Jun 8, 1985 | EF2 | 100 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1985 | EF2 | 92 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1977 | EF2 | 90 km | 19.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1976 | EF2 | 78 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1974 | EF2 | 75 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1972 | EF2 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 22, 1970 | EF2 | 96 km | 9.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1964 | EF2 | 89 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1964 | EF2 | 64 km | 16.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1963 | EF2 | 75 km | 19.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1961 | EF2 | 60 km | 14.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1956 | EF2 | 91 km | 10.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 26, 1951 | EF2 | 98 km | 2.3 mi | 1 |
| May 21, 2024 | EF1 | 97 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2018 | EF1 | 87 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2014 | EF1 | 98 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GRANT RX (2,204 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | GRANT RX | 2,204 | 59 km |
| 2021 | 21-SLBE LASSO LOOP BURN | 1,906 | 17 km |
| 2003 | WARFIELD ROAD | 800 | 53 km |
| 1994 | COUNTY LINE | 735 | 92 km |
| 2019 | BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB | 619 | 86 km |
| 2019 | 19-SLBE PETERSON | 605 | 16 km |
| 2021 | WARFIELD | 538 | 52 km |
| 2024 | WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX | 512 | 80 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 | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Elberta 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 (4.2") and February the driest (1.7").