Weather & Climate in Lake Isabella, MI

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

Lake Isabella 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. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 61.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 904 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation904 ft (276 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density555/sq mi
Coordinates43.6441°N, 85.0048°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMecosta County County
Nearest AirportMbs International (MBS)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 61.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.72"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.3 / 100
Community Resilience62.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively 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 M3.5 100 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

250 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 124 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 81 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 93 km 21.0 mi 1
Jun 12, 1984 EF3 87 km 48.0 mi 0
Mar 30, 1976 EF3 83 km 11.4 mi 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 39 km 60.9 mi 0
May 31, 1999 EF2 62 km 1.8 mi 0
Jul 13, 1995 EF2 89 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 4, 1994 EF2 61 km 0.3 mi 0
Apr 24, 1993 EF2 90 km 7.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 45 km 4.0 mi 0
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 89 km 6.0 mi 0
Nov 27, 1989 EF2 91 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 56 km 24.0 mi 0
Aug 30, 1984 EF2 75 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF2 56 km 5.9 mi 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF2 67 km 19.0 mi 0
Apr 2, 1977 EF2 96 km 3.3 mi 0
Mar 28, 1977 EF2 81 km 2.0 mi 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF2 85 km 9.9 mi 0
Jun 17, 1975 EF2 66 km 1.5 mi 1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROSCOMMON4 (2,109 acres, 2005).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2005 ROSCOMMON4 2,109 73 km
2018 SER 438 / WHITE RIVER 814 95 km
2003 WARFIELD ROAD 800 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 793 95 km
1994 COUNTY LINE 735 73 km
2019 BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB 619 77 km
2021 WARFIELD 538 94 km
2024 WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX 512 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in

Lake Isabella has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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