Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Freeland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. The area receives 49.0 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 622 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average
48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average
23°F (-5°C)
July Average
72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days
260 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
622 ft (190 m)
Area
6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density
1,148/sq mi
Coordinates
43.5175°N, 84.1147°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Saginaw County County
Nearest Airport
Mbs International (MBS) 2 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall32.1"
15% below US avg
Snowfall49.0"
Wettest Month (Sep)3.90"
Driest Month (Feb)1.18"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Moderate
Risk Score
88.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
46.9 / 100
Community Resilience
93.2 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind
Relatively High
Heat Wave
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Very High
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Moderate
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
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: M3.5.
Sep 2, 1994
5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan
M3.5
89 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
312 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 132 fatalities, 1,125 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953
EF5
51 km
18.9 mi
116
Apr 21, 1967
EF4
86 km
12.0 mi
0
Apr 11, 1965
EF4
86 km
21.0 mi
1
May 12, 1956
EF4
68 km
6.6 mi
3
Jun 8, 1953
EF4
86 km
33.8 mi
0
Jul 2, 1997
EF3
50 km
2.0 mi
0
Jul 2, 1997
EF3
55 km
1.7 mi
1
Jun 21, 1996
EF3
36 km
1.0 mi
0
Mar 27, 1991
EF3
91 km
35.0 mi
0
Aug 8, 1984
EF3
67 km
0.8 mi
0
Jun 12, 1984
EF3
16 km
48.0 mi
0
Mar 30, 1976
EF3
85 km
6.4 mi
1
Mar 30, 1976
EF3
69 km
11.4 mi
0
Jul 14, 1974
EF3
69 km
1.0 mi
0
Feb 28, 2024
EF2
76 km
5.7 mi
0
Aug 24, 2023
EF2
97 km
12.0 mi
2
Mar 14, 2019
EF2
77 km
18.2 mi
0
Jun 22, 2015
EF2
42 km
11.3 mi
0
May 28, 2013
EF2
79 km
5.1 mi
0
May 28, 2013
EF2
82 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
—
146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
1 wildfire (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: ROSCOMMON4 (2,109 acres, 2005).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2005
ROSCOMMON4
2,109
89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
23°F (-5°C)
1.5 in
February
23°F (-5°C)
1.2 in
Coldest, Driest
March
32°F (0°C)
2.1 in
April
45°F (7°C)
2.8 in
May
57°F (14°C)
2.8 in
June
66°F (19°C)
3.2 in
July
72°F (22°C)
2.4 in
Warmest
August
68°F (20°C)
3.4 in
September
61°F (16°C)
3.9 in
Wettest
October
49°F (10°C)
2.6 in
November
38°F (3°C)
2.6 in
December
27°F (-3°C)
1.9 in
Freeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.2").
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