Weather & Climate in Luther, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Luther has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 119.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34. 94% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,026 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,026 ft (313 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 387/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0388°N, 85.6830°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Wexford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 80 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 | 123 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
134 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 84 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF4 | 60 km | 50.3 mi | 1 |
| Jun 26, 1969 | EF3 | 79 km | 6.4 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF3 | 41 km | 60.9 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF2 | 79 km | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| May 28, 1991 | EF2 | 69 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 27, 1991 | EF2 | 43 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1985 | EF2 | 14 km | 24.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1978 | EF2 | 87 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1976 | EF2 | 68 km | 3.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1975 | EF2 | 68 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| May 21, 1975 | EF2 | 93 km | 1.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 10, 1974 | EF2 | 90 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1974 | EF2 | 41 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1974 | EF2 | 27 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1973 | EF2 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1972 | EF2 | 52 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 1968 | EF2 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 20, 1966 | EF2 | 65 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 1965 | EF2 | 80 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 4, 1965 | EF2 | 100 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
14 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GRANT RX (2,204 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | GRANT RX | 2,204 | 57 km |
| 2005 | ROSCOMMON4 | 2,109 | 88 km |
| 2021 | 21-SLBE LASSO LOOP BURN | 1,906 | 84 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 1,267 | 92 km |
| 2010 | MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (RANGE 9) | 1,202 | 92 km |
| 2018 | SER 438 / WHITE RIVER | 814 | 72 km |
| 2003 | WARFIELD ROAD | 800 | 26 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 793 | 71 km |
| 1994 | COUNTY LINE | 735 | 27 km |
| 2019 | BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB | 619 | 25 km |
| 2019 | 19-SLBE PETERSON | 605 | 83 km |
| 2021 | WARFIELD | 538 | 26 km |
| 1987 | KALKASKA17 | 520 | 86 km |
| 2024 | WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX | 512 | 40 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in |
Luther has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.5").