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Weather & Climate in Muskegon, MI
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muskegon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 87.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. 84% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 600 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 18.1 sq mi (46.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,631/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2265°N, 86.2572°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Ottawa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 2, 2015 | 5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan | M4.2 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Sep 2, 1994 | 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan | M3.5 | 143 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
148 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 542 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 3, 1956 | EF5 | 64 km | 58.8 mi | 17 |
| Apr 11, 1965 | EF4 | 36 km | 20.6 mi | 5 |
| Apr 23, 1968 | EF3 | 82 km | 60.9 mi | 0 |
| Apr 21, 1967 | EF3 | 54 km | 13.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2009 | EF2 | 86 km | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1994 | EF2 | 97 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 28, 1991 | EF2 | 51 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1989 | EF2 | 92 km | 10.2 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1989 | EF2 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 1986 | EF2 | 96 km | 42.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1983 | EF2 | 62 km | 13.6 mi | 1 |
| Aug 15, 1978 | EF2 | 42 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 1975 | EF2 | 45 km | 1.5 mi | 1 |
| May 20, 1975 | EF2 | 62 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1974 | EF2 | 60 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1974 | EF2 | 82 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1972 | EF2 | 66 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 9, 1968 | EF2 | 57 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 5, 1968 | EF2 | 66 km | 52.7 mi | 0 |
| Oct 24, 1967 | EF2 | 75 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: GRANT RX (2,204 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | GRANT RX | 2,204 | 98 km |
| 1988 | ALLEGAN6 | 1,077 | 75 km |
| 2018 | SER 438 / WHITE RIVER | 814 | 31 km |
| 2019 | UNNAMED | 793 | 31 km |
| 1994 | COUNTY LINE | 735 | 75 km |
| 2019 | BALDWIN FUELS UNITS 1/2/6AB | 619 | 78 km |
| 2024 | WHELAN LAKE BLOCK 1 PARTIAL 1 RX | 512 | 76 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
Muskegon has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (1.4").