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Weather & Climate in Manistique, MI

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

Manistique has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°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 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density886/sq mi
Coordinates45.9597°N, 86.2510°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyDelta County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.3"
12% below US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.5 / 100
Community Resilience90.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

27 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 19, 1992 EF2 61 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 14, 1984 EF2 19 km 27.0 mi 0
Jul 20, 1972 EF2 72 km 0.8 mi 0
May 6, 1964 EF2 75 km 0.1 mi 0
May 21, 2024 EF1 85 km 2.3 mi 0
Aug 31, 2020 EF1 75 km 0.6 mi 0
Jun 25, 1998 EF1 73 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 5, 1997 EF1 23 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 16, 1988 EF1 68 km 0.6 mi 0
Jul 9, 1987 EF1 57 km 2.7 mi 0
Aug 16, 1978 EF1 95 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 22, 1977 EF1 69 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 14, 1974 EF1 68 km 5.2 mi 0
Aug 16, 1968 EF1 71 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 8, 2016 EF0 76 km 0.3 mi 0
May 23, 2011 EF0 53 km 2.4 mi 0
Jul 25, 2008 EF0 57 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 28, 2005 EF0 67 km 0.1 mi 0
May 30, 2002 EF0 57 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 14, 1996 EF0 71 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DUCK LAKE (21,484 acres, 2012).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2012 DUCK LAKE 21,484 98 km
2007 SLEEPER LAKE 17,623 82 km
1986 MARQUETTE11 3,983 93 km
1987 EIGHT MILE 3,475 20 km
2009 SEDGE MEADOW 2,680 32 km
1986 MARQUETTE13 2,491 94 km
2004 2004 MARSH CREEK 1,977 27 km
2011 8/4-8/6 M-2 NORTH 1,918 37 km
1995 OGEMAW10 1,212 34 km
2007 EAST SEDGE MARSH BURNING-1 1,117 40 km
1987 SCHOOLCRAFT7 943 57 km
1994 H POOL 914 40 km
2008 UNNAMED 831 41 km
1999 MACKINAC3 741 80 km
2008 C 3 658 38 km
2006 MARSH LANDS 2006 RX 635 40 km
1984 UNNAMED 575 44 km
2019 DUTCH MILL 551 55 km
2009 MARSH CREEK SOUTH WEDGE 510 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
August 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 58°F (15°C) 3.6 in Wettest
October 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 2.1 in

Manistique has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 18°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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