Weather & Climate in North Branch, MI

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

North Branch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 34.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 827 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	47.4°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	827 ft (252 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density	833/sq mi
Coordinates	43.2286°N, 83.1920°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Lapeer County County
Nearest Airport	Bishop International (FNT) 30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 34.4"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.66"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	66.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	28.3 / 100
Community Resilience	75.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.5.

Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	124 km	5 km
Apr 20, 2018	Michigan	M3.4	124 km	3 km
Feb 23, 2011	18 km NE of Leamington, Canada	M3.0	135 km	5 km
May 14, 2017	18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada	M2.6	137 km	5 km
Mar 8, 2010	7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan	M2.5	119 km	18 km
May 23, 2022	2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada	M2.5	71 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

288 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 140 fatalities, 1,560 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953	EF5	55 km	18.9 mi	116
Mar 20, 1976	EF4	81 km	3.8 mi	1
May 8, 1964	EF4	69 km	3.3 mi	11
Jul 4, 1957	EF4	90 km	29.9 mi	0
May 12, 1956	EF4	47 km	6.6 mi	3
Jun 8, 1953	EF4	9 km	33.8 mi	0
May 21, 1953	EF4	59 km	10.0 mi	2
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	43 km	2.0 mi	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	35 km	1.7 mi	1
Jun 21, 1996	EF3	47 km	1.0 mi	0
Sep 14, 1990	EF3	86 km	24.0 mi	0
Sep 2, 1984	EF3	34 km	15.6 mi	0
Aug 8, 1984	EF3	48 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 12, 1984	EF3	71 km	48.0 mi	0
May 2, 1983	EF3	89 km	23.0 mi	0
Mar 20, 1976	EF3	62 km	17.1 mi	1
Jul 14, 1974	EF3	35 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 2, 1972	EF3	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Nov 20, 1957	EF3	92 km	1.5 mi	1
Jun 8, 1953	EF3	83 km	9.1 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	-	66 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	1.3 in
February	22°F (-5°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
March	32°F (0°C)	2.1 in
April	44°F (7°C)	2.6 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in
July	71°F (22°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.2 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
October	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
November	38°F (4°C)	2.6 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	2.0 in

North Branch has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.1").

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