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Weather & Climate in Kincheloe, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kincheloe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 796 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 796 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2688°N, 84.4568°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Chippewa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Chippewa County International (CIU) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tornado History
19 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 5, 1993 | EF1 | 50 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 5, 1993 | EF1 | 50 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1988 | EF1 | 75 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 1987 | EF1 | 48 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1978 | EF1 | 78 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 16, 1978 | EF1 | 57 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 22, 1977 | EF1 | 82 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 1977 | EF1 | 23 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2016 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2011 | EF0 | 98 km | 2.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2002 | EF0 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 1, 2002 | EF0 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1996 | EF0 | 74 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 18, 1987 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 11, 1987 | EF0 | 48 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 1, 1987 | EF0 | 31 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1983 | EF0 | 86 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 1972 | EF0 | 36 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1955 | EF0 | 83 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DUCK LAKE (21,484 acres, 2012).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2012 | DUCK LAKE | 21,484 | 83 km |
| 2007 | SLEEPER LAKE | 17,623 | 86 km |
| 1998 | CAMP FAUNCE | 1,922 | 24 km |
| 1999 | MACKINAC3 | 741 | 63 km |
| 2019 | RIFLE RANGE | 729 | 31 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in |
Kincheloe has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").