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Weather & Climate in Maple Grove, MI

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

Maple Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°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 35.7 inches. The area receives 143.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 796 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation796 ft (243 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density446/sq mi
Coordinates44.7091°N, 85.8537°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyGrand Traverse County County
Nearest AirportGaylord Regional (GLR)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 143.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.3 / 100
Community Resilience96.5 / 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 Very High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Very 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 86 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

77 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 93 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 49 km 50.3 mi 1
May 20, 2022 EF3 82 km 17.5 mi 2
Jul 3, 1974 EF3 72 km 11.9 mi 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 15 km 6.4 mi 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF2 50 km 4.5 mi 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF2 94 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 8, 1985 EF2 86 km 24.0 mi 0
Jul 31, 1977 EF2 60 km 19.4 mi 0
Jul 23, 1976 EF2 50 km 3.3 mi 0
Apr 19, 1975 EF2 86 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 10, 1974 EF2 93 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 7, 1974 EF2 61 km 1.2 mi 0
May 25, 1973 EF2 97 km 0.1 mi 0
Sep 3, 1964 EF2 68 km 0.1 mi 0
May 8, 1964 EF2 33 km 16.6 mi 0
Jul 31, 1963 EF2 58 km 19.6 mi 0
Sep 13, 1961 EF2 29 km 14.4 mi 0
Aug 28, 2018 EF1 91 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 1, 2014 EF1 86 km 9.1 mi 0
Sep 1, 2014 EF1 67 km 4.0 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 80 km
2021 21-SLBE LASSO LOOP BURN 1,906 19 km
2024 RANGE 30 24-03 RX 1,523 99 km
2008 FOUR MILE 1,348 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,267 82 km
2010 MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (RANGE 9) 1,202 78 km
2011 HOWES LAKE 839 82 km
2003 WARFIELD ROAD 800 52 km
1994 COUNTY LINE 735 97 km
2019 BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB 619 92 km
2019 19-SLBE PETERSON 605 19 km
2021 WARFIELD 538 52 km
1987 KALKASKA17 520 73 km
2024 WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX 512 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 2.2 in
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in Wettest
October 49°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.8 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in

Maple Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.6").

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