Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fairgrove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 41.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. 91% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 660 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average
22°F (-6°C)
July Average
71°F (22°C)
Geography
Elevation
660 ft (201 m)
Area
1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density
439/sq mi
Coordinates
43.5245°N, 83.5434°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Tuscola County County
Nearest Airport
Mbs International (MBS) 27 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall34.3"
10% below US avg
Snowfall41.6"
Wettest Month (May)3.69"
Driest Month (Feb)1.63"
Air Quality
AQI Median
34.0
Rating
Good
Good Days %
90.9%
Unhealthy Days
0
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
73.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability
59.3 / 100
Community Resilience
80.0 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very Low
Coastal Flood
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M3.5.
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
118 km
5 km
May 23, 2022
2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada
M2.5
113 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
294 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 129 fatalities, 1,089 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953
EF5
53 km
18.9 mi
116
May 12, 1956
EF4
59 km
6.6 mi
3
Jun 8, 1953
EF4
51 km
33.8 mi
0
Jul 2, 1997
EF3
42 km
2.0 mi
0
Jul 2, 1997
EF3
39 km
1.7 mi
1
Jun 21, 1996
EF3
27 km
1.0 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
96 km
35.0 mi
0
Sep 2, 1984
EF3
72 km
15.6 mi
0
Aug 8, 1984
EF3
60 km
0.8 mi
0
Jun 12, 1984
EF3
32 km
48.0 mi
0
Mar 30, 1976
EF3
89 km
6.4 mi
1
Mar 30, 1976
EF3
87 km
11.4 mi
0
Jul 14, 1974
EF3
53 km
1.0 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
68 km
5.7 mi
0
Jun 26, 2021
EF2
68 km
6.8 mi
0
Mar 14, 2019
EF2
95 km
18.2 mi
0
Jun 22, 2015
EF2
34 km
11.3 mi
0
May 28, 2013
EF2
70 km
4.6 mi
0
May 28, 2013
EF2
77 km
5.1 mi
0
Mar 15, 2012
EF2
45 km
4.6 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1952
LAKE HURON, MI
Avalanche
1.5 m
-
104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: BRITTLE (5,912 acres, 2021).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2021
BRITTLE
5,912
100 km
2021
UNNAMED
1,751
100 km
2017
BRITTLE 20 AND 23 RX
1,557
99 km
2016
UNNAMED
1,217
99 km
2015
UNNAMED
1,168
98 km
2019
UNNAMED
642
100 km
2007
GALION
637
92 km
2019
CORSAIR BLOCK 8
541
93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
22°F (-6°C)
2.2 in
Coldest
February
23°F (-5°C)
1.6 in
Driest
March
32°F (0°C)
1.9 in
April
44°F (7°C)
3.6 in
May
56°F (14°C)
3.7 in
Wettest
June
66°F (19°C)
3.6 in
July
71°F (22°C)
3.5 in
Warmest
August
69°F (20°C)
3.3 in
September
62°F (16°C)
3.2 in
October
50°F (10°C)
3.1 in
November
38°F (4°C)
2.5 in
December
28°F (-2°C)
2.1 in
Fairgrove has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.6").