Weather & Climate in Fountain, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fountain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 119.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 706 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 706 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 222/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0484°N, 86.1810°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Manistee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 87 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.0 / 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 Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 92 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
83 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 75 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 37 km | 50.3 mi | 1 |
| Jun 26, 1969 | EF3 | 88 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF3 | 68 km | 60.9 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1991 | EF2 | 44 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF2 | 82 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1985 | EF2 | 53 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1978 | EF2 | 62 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1976 | EF2 | 94 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1975 | EF2 | 76 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| Jun 9, 1974 | EF2 | 68 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1974 | EF2 | 60 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1972 | EF2 | 26 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1966 | EF2 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 4, 1965 | EF2 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 3, 1964 | EF2 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 31, 1963 | EF2 | 68 km | 19.6 mi | 0 |
| Sep 13, 1961 | EF2 | 97 km | 14.4 mi | 0 |
| Sep 26, 1951 | EF2 | 39 km | 2.3 mi | 1 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | EF1 | 99 km | 12.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2021 | EF1 | 93 km | 2.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
10 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GRANT RX (2,204 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | GRANT RX | 2,204 | 18 km |
| 2021 | 21-SLBE LASSO LOOP BURN | 1,906 | 76 km |
| 2018 | SER 438 / WHITE RIVER | 814 | 61 km |
| 2003 | WARFIELD ROAD | 800 | 34 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 793 | 61 km |
| 1994 | COUNTY LINE | 735 | 34 km |
| 2019 | BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB | 619 | 29 km |
| 2019 | 19-SLBE PETERSON | 605 | 76 km |
| 2021 | WARFIELD | 538 | 34 km |
| 2024 | WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX | 512 | 16 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Fountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").