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Weather & Climate in Lakeport, MI

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

Lakeport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. The area receives 35.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density724/sq mi
Coordinates43.1069°N, 82.4934°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountySanilac County County
Nearest AirportSt Clair County International (PHN)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 35.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.0 / 100
Community Resilience68.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.

Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 118 km 3 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 106 km 5 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 108 km 5 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 146 km 5 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 115 km 18 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 23 km 5 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 123 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

155 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 627 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 100 km 3.8 mi 1
May 8, 1964 EF4 56 km 3.3 mi 11
May 12, 1956 EF4 97 km 6.6 mi 3
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 56 km 33.8 mi 0
May 21, 1953 EF4 23 km 10.0 mi 2
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 92 km 1.7 mi 1
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 100 km 2.0 mi 0
Sep 2, 1984 EF3 26 km 15.6 mi 0
Aug 8, 1984 EF3 99 km 0.8 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 82 km 23.0 mi 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 60 km 17.1 mi 1
Jul 14, 1974 EF3 86 km 1.0 mi 0
Nov 20, 1957 EF3 93 km 1.5 mi 1
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 98 km 5.7 mi 0
May 28, 2013 EF2 91 km 4.6 mi 0
Mar 15, 2012 EF2 76 km 4.6 mi 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF2 100 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 1996 EF2 23 km 0.2 mi 0
Oct 4, 1990 EF2 96 km 3.0 mi 0
Sep 10, 1986 EF2 100 km 7.7 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 - 8 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.0 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 32°F (0°C) 2.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 2.6 in

Lakeport has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.9").

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