Weather & Climate in Petoskey, MI

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

Petoskey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. The area receives 100.2 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 789 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	45.6°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	789 ft (240 m)
Area	5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²)
Population Density	1,136/sq mi
Coordinates	45.3649°N, 85.0107°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Antrim County County
Nearest Airport	Pellston Regional/Emmet County (PLN) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"

11% below US avg

Snowfall 100.2"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.94"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	25.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	26.2 / 100
Community Resilience	84.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively 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 Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low
Coastal Flood	Very Low

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

Tornado History

71 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 70 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 20, 2022	EF3	45 km	17.5 mi	2
Jul 3, 1974	EF3	32 km	11.9 mi	0
Jun 26, 1969	EF3	86 km	6.4 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF2	99 km	4.1 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF2	98 km	11.6 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF2	79 km	4.5 mi	1
Jul 31, 1977	EF2	41 km	19.4 mi	0
Jul 23, 1976	EF2	90 km	3.3 mi	0
Apr 19, 1975	EF2	69 km	1.5 mi	0
May 8, 1964	EF2	89 km	17.9 mi	0
May 8, 1964	EF2	66 km	16.6 mi	0
Sep 13, 1961	EF2	77 km	14.4 mi	0
Jul 4, 1957	EF2	84 km	4.9 mi	0
Sep 1, 2014	EF1	64 km	7.2 mi	0
Sep 1, 2014	EF1	70 km	9.1 mi	0
Sep 1, 2014	EF1	62 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 18, 2012	EF1	94 km	1.3 mi	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF1	49 km	10.2 mi	0
Jun 13, 2004	EF1	92 km	7.2 mi	0
Aug 1, 2002	EF1	21 km	1.0 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

17 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CRAWFORD15 (6,868 acres, 1990).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1990	CRAWFORD15	6,868	84 km
1994	UNNAMED	4,059	67 km
2006	UNNAMED	4,020	68 km
2022	BLUE LAKES	2,554	57 km
1998	CAMP FAUNCE	1,922	100 km
1995	UNNAMED	1,844	65 km
2024	RANGE 30 24-03 RX	1,523	79 km
1985	CRAWFORD45	1,412	67 km
2008	FOUR MILE	1,348	84 km
2006	UNNAMED	1,267	87 km
2010	MERIDIAN BOUNDARY COMPLEX (RANGE 9)	1,202	83 km
2011	HOWES LAKE	839	75 km
1990	CRAWFORD16	777	97 km
1999	MACKINAC3	741	83 km
1996	HAGAMAN ROAD	658	98 km
2006	UNNAMED	575	65 km
1987	KALKASKA17	520	84 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	2.1 in
February	22°F (-6°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
March	29°F (-2°C)	1.9 in
April	40°F (4°C)	2.4 in
May	51°F (11°C)	2.7 in
June	61°F (16°C)	2.7 in
July	69°F (20°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	3.3 in
September	59°F (15°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
October	49°F (10°C)	3.0 in
November	38°F (3°C)	2.8 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.4 in

Petoskey has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.3").

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