Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Minden City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 47.2 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 822 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average
45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average
22°F (-5°C)
July Average
68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days
260 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
822 ft (251 m)
Area
1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density
184/sq mi
Coordinates
43.6747°N, 82.7728°W
Timezone
America/Detroit
County
Huron County County
Nearest Airport
St Clair County International (PHN) 54 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall34.0"
11% below US avg
Snowfall47.2"
Wettest Month (Sep)3.86"
Driest Month (Feb)1.77"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
59.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability
58.8 / 100
Community Resilience
90.2 / 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
Relatively Low
Winter Weather
Relatively High
Lightning
Relatively Low
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Cold Wave
Relatively Moderate
Landslide
Very 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: M2.5.
May 23, 2022
2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada
M2.5
90 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
124 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 117 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953
EF4
67 km
33.8 mi
0
May 21, 1953
EF4
85 km
10.0 mi
2
Jul 2, 1997
EF3
95 km
2.0 mi
0
Jul 2, 1997
EF3
88 km
1.7 mi
1
Jun 21, 1996
EF3
88 km
1.0 mi
0
Sep 2, 1984
EF3
53 km
15.6 mi
0
Jun 12, 1984
EF3
94 km
48.0 mi
0
Jul 14, 1974
EF3
94 km
1.0 mi
0
Jun 26, 2021
EF2
43 km
6.8 mi
0
Jun 22, 2015
EF2
91 km
11.3 mi
0
Mar 15, 2012
EF2
81 km
4.6 mi
0
Jun 21, 1996
EF2
61 km
0.2 mi
0
Aug 7, 1984
EF2
73 km
0.4 mi
0
May 19, 1983
EF2
94 km
1.8 mi
0
Jun 15, 1982
EF2
53 km
6.0 mi
0
Jul 4, 1977
EF2
84 km
2.5 mi
0
May 21, 1975
EF2
71 km
0.1 mi
0
Jul 4, 1974
EF2
38 km
5.7 mi
0
Aug 10, 1971
EF2
86 km
0.3 mi
0
May 24, 1971
EF2
54 km
10.4 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1952
LAKE HURON, MI
Avalanche
1.5 m
-
71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Wildfire History
3 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: UNNAMED (1,751 acres, 2021).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2021
UNNAMED
1,751
96 km
1984
RIVER ROAD
1,693
97 km
2019
CORSAIR BLOCK 8
541
100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
22°F (-5°C)
2.1 in
February
22°F (-6°C)
1.8 in
Coldest, Driest
March
31°F (-0°C)
2.4 in
April
43°F (6°C)
2.7 in
May
54°F (12°C)
2.7 in
June
64°F (18°C)
3.1 in
July
68°F (20°C)
2.7 in
Warmest
August
67°F (20°C)
3.4 in
September
61°F (16°C)
3.9 in
Wettest
October
49°F (10°C)
2.8 in
November
38°F (3°C)
2.9 in
December
27°F (-3°C)
2.7 in
Minden City has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.8").
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