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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 Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation586 ft (179 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density196/sq mi
Coordinates45.7693°N, 86.5573°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyDelta County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/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 Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.5 / 100
Community Resilience90.9 / 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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