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Weather & Climate in Marquette, MI

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

Marquette has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 102.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19 / among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area11.3 sq mi (29.1 km²)
Population Density1,839/sq mi
Coordinates46.5507°N, 87.3958°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMarquette County County
Nearest AirportMarquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 102.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median19.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.8 / 100
Community Resilience88.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

43 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 11, 1987 EF3 94 km 71.0 mi 0
Jul 19, 1992 EF2 83 km 0.2 mi 0
May 28, 1991 EF2 99 km 12.0 mi 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF2 79 km 2.6 mi 0
Jul 20, 1972 EF2 56 km 0.8 mi 0
Aug 22, 1968 EF2 76 km 0.3 mi 0
May 6, 1964 EF2 35 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 8, 1959 EF2 98 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 31, 2020 EF1 92 km 0.6 mi 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 87 km 3.8 mi 0
Aug 11, 2016 EF1 97 km 1.3 mi 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 36 km 3.9 mi 0
May 24, 2016 EF1 56 km 3.8 mi 0
Jun 8, 2012 EF1 55 km 7.8 mi 0
Sep 30, 2002 EF1 97 km 5.2 mi 0
Jun 10, 2000 EF1 50 km 7.5 mi 0
Jun 25, 1998 EF1 82 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 9, 1987 EF1 64 km 2.7 mi 0
Jul 14, 1974 EF1 93 km 5.2 mi 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF1 70 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MARQUETTE9 (4,224 acres, 1999).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1999 MARQUETTE9 4,224 46 km
1986 MARQUETTE11 3,983 28 km
1987 EIGHT MILE 3,475 92 km
1986 MARQUETTE13 2,491 37 km
2007 BARAGA BUMP 1,047 93 km
1987 SCHOOLCRAFT7 943 97 km
2009 FALLS 820 33 km
2009 PINERY 695 80 km
1986 MARQUETTE10 671 34 km
1984 UNNAMED 575 71 km
2019 DUTCH MILL 551 66 km
1986 MARQUETTE9 521 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-8°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 28°F (-3°C) 2.1 in
April 38°F (4°C) 2.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in Wettest
October 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in

Marquette has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.5").

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