Weather & Climate in Garden, MI

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Garden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°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 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 586 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	41.4°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	586 ft (179 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	196/sq mi
Coordinates	45.7693°N, 86.5573°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Delta County County
Nearest Airport	Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"

10% below US avg

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.46"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	53.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	65.5 / 100
Community Resilience	90.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very 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	125 km	11 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

33 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 28, 1991	EF3	97 km	10.0 mi	0
Jul 19, 1992	EF2	37 km	0.2 mi	0
May 28, 1991	EF2	95 km	12.0 mi	0
Jul 14, 1984	EF2	49 km	27.0 mi	0
Jul 20, 1972	EF2	58 km	0.8 mi	0
May 6, 1964	EF2	77 km	0.1 mi	0
May 21, 2024	EF1	54 km	2.3 mi	0
Jun 15, 2022	EF1	97 km	0.7 mi	0
Aug 31, 2020	EF1	47 km	0.6 mi	0
Aug 11, 2016	EF1	86 km	1.3 mi	0
Jun 25, 1998	EF1	49 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 5, 1997	EF1	13 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 16, 1988	EF1	97 km	0.6 mi	0
Jul 9, 1987	EF1	72 km	2.7 mi	0
Jul 14, 1974	EF1	40 km	5.2 mi	0
Apr 21, 1974	EF1	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 16, 1968	EF1	57 km	0.5 mi	0
May 23, 2011	EF0	84 km	2.4 mi	0
Jul 25, 2008	EF0	36 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 2007	EF0	99 km	0.3 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MARQUETTE11 (3,983 acres, 1986).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1986	MARQUETTE11	3,983	86 km
1987	EIGHT MILE	3,475	41 km
2009	SEDGE MEADOW	2,680	63 km
1986	MARQUETTE13	2,491	83 km
2004	2004 MARSH CREEK	1,977	58 km
2011	8/4-8/6 M-2 NORTH	1,918	68 km
1995	OGEMAW10	1,212	64 km
2007	EAST SEDGE MARSH BURNING-1	1,117	70 km
1987	SCHOOLCRAFT7	943	84 km
1994	H POOL	914	71 km
2008	UNNAMED	831	72 km
2008	C 3	658	67 km
2006	MARSH LANDS 2006 RX	635	70 km
1984	UNNAMED	575	58 km
2019	DUTCH MILL	551	43 km
2009	MARSH CREEK SOUTH WEDGE	510	57 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-8°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	19°F (-7°C)	1.1 in	Driest
March	28°F (-2°C)	2.1 in
April	39°F (4°C)	2.2 in
May	51°F (10°C)	2.7 in
June	60°F (15°C)	2.8 in
July	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
September	58°F (15°C)	3.3 in
October	47°F (9°C)	2.6 in
November	36°F (2°C)	2.4 in
December	24°F (-5°C)	1.9 in

Garden has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (1.1").

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