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Weather & Climate in Le Roy, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Le Roy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°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 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,256 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,256 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0381°N, 85.4538°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Wexford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gaylord Regional (GLR) 77 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.0 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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: M2.9.
| Aug 2, 2024 | 38 km ESE of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin | M2.9 | 138 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
153 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 110 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 75 km | 50.3 mi | 1 |
| Mar 30, 1976 | EF3 | 99 km | 11.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 26, 1969 | EF3 | 81 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF3 | 38 km | 60.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF2 | 73 km | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| May 28, 1991 | EF2 | 84 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF2 | 24 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF2 | 97 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1985 | EF2 | 10 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1976 | EF2 | 61 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1975 | EF2 | 72 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| May 21, 1975 | EF2 | 75 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Apr 19, 1975 | EF2 | 98 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1974 | EF2 | 75 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1974 | EF2 | 38 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1974 | EF2 | 21 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 1974 | EF2 | 94 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1973 | EF2 | 69 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1972 | EF2 | 68 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 1968 | EF2 | 91 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) (7,478 acres, 2010).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2010 | MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (MERIDIAN ROAD) | 7,478 | 99 km |
| 2017 | GRANT RX | 2,204 | 75 km |
| 2005 | ROSCOMMON4 | 2,109 | 71 km |
| 2021 | 21-SLBE LASSO LOOP BURN | 1,906 | 92 km |
| 2008 | FOUR MILE | 1,348 | 89 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,267 | 79 km |
| 2010 | MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (RANGE 9) | 1,202 | 80 km |
| 2011 | HOWES LAKE | 839 | 90 km |
| 2018 | SER 438 / WHITE RIVER | 814 | 83 km |
| 2003 | WARFIELD ROAD | 800 | 38 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 793 | 83 km |
| 1990 | CRAWFORD16 | 777 | 89 km |
| 1994 | COUNTY LINE | 735 | 40 km |
| 2019 | BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB | 619 | 40 km |
| 2019 | 19-SLBE PETERSON | 605 | 92 km |
| 2021 | WARFIELD | 538 | 39 km |
| 1987 | KALKASKA17 | 520 | 75 km |
| 2024 | WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX | 512 | 57 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in |
Le Roy has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.3").