Weather & Climate in Naubinway, MI

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

Naubinway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 98.5 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 590 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	42.2°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	590 ft (180 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density	227/sq mi
Coordinates	46.0898°N, 85.4551°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Mackinac County County
Nearest Airport	Pellston Regional/Emmet County (PLN) 48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"

12% below US avg

Snowfall 98.5"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.70"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	9.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	85.3 / 100
Community Resilience	89.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

23 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 14, 1984	EF2	56 km	27.0 mi	0
Oct 5, 1997	EF1	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 5, 1993	EF1	74 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 5, 1993	EF1	74 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 16, 1988	EF1	4 km	0.6 mi	0
Jul 9, 1987	EF1	94 km	2.7 mi	0
Aug 16, 1978	EF1	39 km	0.5 mi	0
Aug 22, 1977	EF1	26 km	1.5 mi	0
Aug 5, 1977	EF1	99 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 4, 1957	EF1	81 km	6.1 mi	0
Jun 6, 1955	EF1	88 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 20, 1953	EF1	88 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 8, 2016	EF0	26 km	0.3 mi	0
May 23, 2011	EF0	28 km	2.4 mi	0
Aug 14, 1996	EF0	14 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 19, 1992	EF0	84 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 18, 1987	EF0	88 km	0.3 mi	0
Jul 11, 1987	EF0	50 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 1, 1987	EF0	75 km	0.1 mi	0
May 1, 1983	EF0	23 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	DUCK LAKE	21,484	59 km
2007	SLEEPER LAKE	17,623	46 km
1987	EIGHT MILE	3,475	72 km
2009	SEDGE MEADOW	2,680	49 km
2004	2004 MARSH CREEK	1,977	49 km
1998	CAMP FAUNCE	1,922	56 km
2011	8/4-8/6 M-2 NORTH	1,918	48 km
1995	OGEMAW10	1,212	50 km
2007	EAST SEDGE MARSH BURNING-1	1,117	51 km
1987	SCHOOLCRAFT7	943	67 km
1994	H POOL	914	45 km
2008	UNNAMED	831	45 km
1999	MACKINAC3	741	17 km
2019	RIFLE RANGE	729	55 km
2008	C 3	658	56 km
2006	MARSH LANDS 2006 RX	635	50 km
1984	UNNAMED	575	87 km
2009	MARSH CREEK SOUTH WEDGE	510	50 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	17°F (-8°C)	2.1 in	Coldest
February	19°F (-8°C)	1.2 in	Driest
March	27°F (-3°C)	1.9 in
April	38°F (3°C)	2.1 in
May	50°F (10°C)	2.8 in
June	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in
July	65°F (19°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	64°F (18°C)	3.3 in
September	57°F (14°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
October	47°F (8°C)	3.0 in
November	36°F (2°C)	2.6 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	2.2 in

Naubinway has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.2").

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